England captain Alastair Cook has confirmed that James Anderson will not be fit for the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.
The bowler missed the team's series-clinching victory at Trent Bridge with a side strain.
Despite Anderson closing in on a return to action, the 33-year-old will again be unavailable to face Australia.
"Unfortunately Jimmy's not going to make," Cook told reporters. "He's gutted. He's about a week away from being fully fit. Jimmy's not fit."
Cook is due to name the same side that defeated the Aussies at Trent Bridge for their clash at The Oval.
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