JAMES Anderson has hinted that he may one day like to captain England.

In the wake of Nasser Hussain's resignation as England's one-day skipper, the 20-year-old said leading his country could be something he would consider doing in the future.

"Maybe, you never know," he said.

"I guess it's a case of never say never at the moment. It will be a few years off yet though.

"I've been captain for Burnley under 17s a few times, but it wasn't something I could see myself doing long term.

"But, it's possible in the future."

Anderson added he was surprised but not completely shocked when Hussain stepped down as one-day captain after England failed to qualify for the World Cup Super Sixes.

"It was a bit sad in the end with Nasser announcing his retirement," he said.

"It wasn't completely surprising but at the same time wasn't expected. But it was probably the right decision because it gives a younger captain the chance to prepare himself for Test match cricket and maybe the next World Cup."

But the Lancashire pace ace, who is having a break from cricket before returning to the County scene, would not reveal who he thought would be the next to wear the captain's armband.

"It could be four or five different people, but whoever gets it out of those candidates they will do a good job," he said.