James Anderson eyeing return to one-day duty with England

James Anderson says he is hoping to be given another chance to perform with the white ball after watching England's successful run to the final of the World Twenty20.

Lancashire bowler Anderson is his country's all-time leading Test wicket taker but last played T20 cricket for England in 2009 and was a regular in the 50-over side until last year.

England were on the brink of winning the World T20 in April until Carlos Brathwaite lashed the first four balls of Ben Stokes' final over into the stands in India to hand West Indies the trophy.

Anderson praised England's young side, despite some inconsistencies, but said he is still keen to be involved in the shorter form of the game.

"We are fifth in the world because we have been inconsistent and the teams that get to No 1 in the world are consistent over a period of time and we've got to try and do that," he said.

"It is understandable with the young team that we have got that we are going to be inconsistent for a little while, but now I think is the time to start kicking on.

"Certainly the T20, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching that and some of the talent that was on show was just frightening, really, and hopefully that can continue this summer.

"I've never not wanted to be involved in it; it has just been a decision that was taken out of my hands. I'd love to still play a part if I could but, again, that is up to the powers that be.

"They'll have their own ideas of where they want the team to go and we've seen some fantastic white-ball cricket over the past 12 months from the England team so it is not going to be easy for me to get back in there.

"But whether it is an opportunity with Lancashire in the T20s or 50-over stuff, trying to perform for them and get back in that way, then that is what I'll try do."