England's pace ace James Anderson, who is currently battling a torn muscle, is quite hopeful that he will be fit in time for the opening Test of the five-match Ashes series, beginning August 1 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.

England's leading wicket taker in Test cricket is currently doubtful for the first Ashes Test after sustaining a low-grade calf injury during a game for Lancashire in the County Championship earlier this month.

Anderson has been picked up by England in their pre-Ashes training camp squad as well as for the side's lone four-day Test match against Ireland at iconic Lord's Cricket Ground starting Wednesday.

The England pacer who seems doubtful for England's one-off Four Day clash against Ireland, he expressed confidence of being fit in time for Ashes series opener.

"We met up on Monday and at the moment I feel good.I will keep bowling and we will monitor it. If it comes to Wednesday and I'm fit to play then great, but if not I will work towards being fit for the Ashes," Anderson was quoted as saying by BBC.

Anderson, meanwhile, also backed England to capitalise on their success at the 2019 ICC World Cup in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.