Anderson fresh for third Ashes Test

New father James Anderson is confident he will be physically and mentally fresh, after two trips round the world in the last week, to lead England's attack in the third Ashes Test.

Anderson arrived in Perth on Monday afternoon after the return leg of his globe-trotting journey to witness the birth of his second child.

He was given permission by the England management to fly home while his team-mates were playing against Victoria in Melbourne, and his daughter Ruby was born last Friday.

Anderson was careful not to slip into a sleep pattern during his few days back in the northern hemisphere, and believes he is feeling the benefit.

"I didn't try to acclimatise back to English conditions, just tried to stay on Australian time," he said.

The fast bowler was due to have his first practice back with a team who can retain the Ashes with victory at the WACA, albeit a ground where previous English tourists have had precious little success.

"I've got two days of preparation now before the first Test," he said.

"I don't see why they're not going to go well, and I feel fresh, and probably happy for the rest from bowling after a tough first two Tests."