Lee: I'm fit for Headingley Test

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Lee has missed the first three matches of the series with a rib injury but is determined to prove his fitness for the start of the fourth at Headingley on Friday.

When asked if he was fit, Lee said: "Yes, 100%. I do believe I have done the work, I've been bowling eight days straight. Most days I've bowled back to back, morning and afternoon sessions."

He added: "On Wednesday I bowled practically the whole session and my pace felt really good. I'm 100% ready to go."

Batsman Michael Clarke sat out the session due to an abdominal problem but the Australians have played down the seriousness of his injury and he should be in contention.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin could also return after breaking a finger on the morning of the first day at Edgbaston.

Lee's only concern is a lack of match practice having not played since a tour match against England Lions prior to the first Test.

But he added: "Hopefully I've done everything I can to prove I'm ready to go. I'm confident if I was called upon to play I would be able to get through.

"If it was a different injury, you might think differently. But the way I've felt, I've done the preparation and it's been a minor setback.

"Hopefully I've passed that, bowling eight days straight and can prove that I can stand up and am ready to go."