Lee targets Edgbaston return

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Australia will have to revamp their bowling attack for the npower series opener in Cardiff after it was confirmed that Lee's injured side would prevent him bowling for around a fortnight - making a return at Edgbaston later this month the most likely option.

"Playing any Test match for Australia is the most amazing thing," Lee said, reflecting on his disappointment. "I am gutted not to be there for that first Test but I am determined to bounce back."

He added: "Normally I would have played through it but with the Test matches here this summer and what it means not only to myself but to the team, I didn't want to jeopardise that.

"You grow up as a kid dreaming of playing Test cricket - it's the pinnacle. But to play in an Ashes series is what it is all about. To me it's the true test."

Lee, by far the most experienced of the tourists' attack with 310 wickets in 76 Tests, hopes to be back running in a couple of days and the injury could be re-scanned when the Australians arrive in London next week.

He put himself into contention for a return to international action with six first-innings victims against England's second string, having been sidelined prior to this tour with foot and ankle injuries.

And he remained upbeat when he insisted: "This is only a small obstacle put in front of me.

"If it was my ankle and something of a structural thing I would be a lot more concerned.

"Being a fast bowler, injuries are the nature of the beast and I will be working hard to look to bowl again around the two-week mark - and reassess after that."