Most visitors to Nottingham will have seen the statute of Brian Clough in the city centre. However, few will be familiar with an equally impressive statue of another of Nottinghamshire’s sporting heroes, Harold Larwood.

This imposing nine foot bronze statue stands in the middle of Kirby in Ashfield. It was created by local sculptor Neale Andrew, who is quoted as saying: “I think it shows the fearsomeness of his bowling, and you can imagine standing with a bat 22 yards away and – err well- I wouldn’t like to be there!”

Lets hope that the Australian batsman will feel the same this week when they face local lad Stuart Broad!