James Anderson has taken 117 wickets in 35 Test matches for England

James Anderson has credited new Lancashire coach Peter Moores with his good form for England in recent months.

The England paceman made a first start for Lancashire under his old international coach Moores in Sunday's FP Trophy win against Glamorgan.

And Anderson told BBC Radio Manchester: "He gave me a lot of confidence when I needed it in the last two years or so playing for England.

"It's not a coincidence he was coach when I came into that run of form."

Anderson added: "He has really helped my game.

"I think it's really exciting for Lancashire because I think he's one of the best coaches in the country.

"He's obviously got a proven record at county level and he did a great job, I thought, when he was with England."

The England bowler was a surprise inclusion at Old Trafford on Sunday, taking an important early wicket as Lancashire rapidly reduced their guests to 21-4 on the way to a comfortable 80-run opening Friends Provident Trophy win.

He is again included in Lancashire's 13-man squad for Tuesday's four-day County Championship trip to Hove to play Sussex.

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