Anderson happy with first day

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James Anderson was pleased with his contribution as he and Stuart Broad proved the bulwarks of England's attack on the first day of the first Test against New Zealand.

Brendon McCullum fell just short of a Lord's hundred once again after inspiring a New Zealand fightback before bad light ended play with the tourists on 208 for six.

Anderson claimed three wickets and Broad two as the England pace attack exploited helpful conditions on the opening morning, before Monty Panesar removed McCullum for 97 late on.

Lancashire paceman Anderson expressed satisfaction with his performance and was also grateful for the county action he has seen so far this summer.

Good start

"I felt good, I've started the season pretty well and continued that rhythm today," he told Sky Sports.

"I think all of the bowlers had a good spell for their counties and got some good rhythm under their belts which stands you in good stead for such an important series.

"I got into a rhythm pretty early on, had a pretty good start and maybe bowled a bit short throughout the innings but as a whole we bowled pretty well."

Ryan Sidebottom looked out of sorts during his 18.1 overs but Anderson added: "He's done fantastically well over the last few months and it's nice for a few of the other lads to get some wickets today."