London, July 20 -- Former England pacer James Anderson described the unit which won the 2011 Ashes series in Australia as the "best team he had played in" for Three Lions, saying that several members of the group were at "peak of their powers".

Anderson was speaking on Sky Sports about the landmark series win. In 2010-11 season, England crushed Australia by 3-1 in their own territory, their first win in Australia since 1986-87. It was their second-successive Ashes series win on the trot, with left-handed batter Andrew Strauss at the helm of a powerful England side.

Experienced star Anderson along with Stuart Broad, Chris Tremlett, Steven Finn Tim Bresnan formed a great pace unit. Graeme Swann was the spin powerhouse of the side. As far ...