The excitement is palpable in both Australian and English fans as the respective teams line up for the second Ashes Test today.

Nine News reporter Mark Readings has flown over for the test, and told Karl and Gena on 6PR Breakfast there was some interesting developments at the London ground.

“I have seen pictures of the deck and it looks a lot greener than Edgbaston, which means England have selected an all-pace attack,” Mr Readings said.

Press PLAY to hear more about the lead-up to the second Ashes Test