Overview

• Woakes took a break from cricket after his father's passing, returning to play for Warwickshire and England.
• He acknowledges the challenge of stepping into Anderson's shoes but is ready to lead England's bowling attack.
• Woakes has a better bowling record without Anderson but values the mentorship and advice received from him.
• He remains open to playing in the next Ashes series despite his less favorable overseas record.
• Mark Wood, Matthew Potts, and Dillon Pennington are potential bowling options for the upcoming Test.