Stuart Broad, who will lead the England attack on Thursday needing just one more wicket for 300 in Test cricket, says the entire England squad loves playing at Trent Bridge.

Speaking ahead of the fourth Investec Ashes Test at Broad’s home ground where England could clinch the Ashes, Broad admits he’s been looking forward to returning to Nottingham in an England shirt for sometime.

“Living in Nottingham, I’ve felt the excitement for this Test match building through the summer,” he said.

“It is a fantastic place to play cricket and I don’t know a single England player who doesn’t love playing at Trent Bridge. Being my home ground, I can’t wait for this week to come.”

Going into the match on Thursday, England will be without the injured James Anderson, and Broad has vowed to take-on extra responsibility to ease the burden on his fellow bowlers.

“You don’t know what is going to happen, but hopefully I’ll take on that extra responsibility to ensure we’re not crying out for Jimmy over the next couple of days,” Broad added.

“I’ve probably not got as many wickets as I’d have liked during this series, but I feel as if I’ve bowled the best I’ve bowled for a long time.

“I’m experienced enough to know my time will come. Hopefully it’s this week at Trent Bridge. Without Jimmy we’ll have to work together as a unit.”