London, June 12 -- Ahead of his side's five-match series against India at home, England head coach Brendon McCullum said the bowling attack looks really nice and varied and the Three Lions are looking forward to playing an "outstanding cricketing nation".

India will be kickstarting a new era without their seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in Tests while they will also mark the beginning of their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as they take on England in a five-Test series from June 20 onwards.

Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket ahead of the Tests, McCullum said, "It is important the guys refresh. We know where we want to get to as a Test team."

He also said that while some quality bowlers are unavailable, the team has a "nice, v...