Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentator

There was a big cheer from the crowd as the central hover cover on the pitch goes off the ground. We should know shortly exactly when play will start, but it's not long away.

Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

Travis Head when he comes out to bat reminds me a bit Adam Gilchrist in the way he goes out there and attempts to strike the ball. A 40-minute or hour of him batting could have a massive sway on how this Test match goes.

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All the big covers have been removed now, with just the hover cover left protecting the wicket.

A couple of supersoppers are still circling the outfield but it looks in decent condition.

The umpires are due out in a few minutes to take a look and hopefully give us a start time.

Sean Sunderland: The Demon Travis Headmaster

Matt Barron: Run House (hosted by Pat Sharp)

Roger Pizzazz: Ducktales, Bazball Brush, Goosestumps

We brought you some quotes from James Anderson earlier previewing the day's play. Here he is in video form.

And yes he is wearing a bucket hat.

Eleanor Oldroyd
BBC Radio 5 Live cricket reporter on Twitter

Power napping in the Edgbaston BBC 5 Live box, designed especially for 6’8” fast bowlers like Steven Finn.

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Brilliant. I thought we had peaked with the Star Wars puns on Sunday.

How wrong I was.

James Anderson on how weather conditions might help England: "I think the lights might be on if we start in these conditions We saw when Australia bowled with the lights on it can do a bit. We hope with it being day five the pitch will detoriate a little bit more. It will be a tough ask for the seamers. We'll be hunting wickets. Ben and Brendon want us to not worry about the scoreboard just be hunting for wickets."

Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at Edgbaston

In fact, there'll be a further pitch inspection at 13:20 BST.

Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at Edgbaston

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We've had umpires on the field for the first time. There was a bit of prodding of the ground by Marais Erasmus.

The word is there's a bit of surface water over by the Hollies Stand which will take a bit of time to sort.

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More from James Anderson on the impact of Joe Root's reverse ramp shot first ball on day four: "He did mention it before we went out but we weren't sure he would do it. It gave the dressing room confidence and lightened the mood. It also sent a message to the opposition that we would be on the font foot. That's what we have done for 12 months now and it's great to see.

"I took inspiration from Joe so I reverse swept my first ball. Even Stuart Broad's been asking me for tips on how reverse sweep! Strange he's chosen a number 11 rather than the guys who have 10,000 Test runs.

"It's great to be around this group because it's so much fun. We are trying different things in training and doing it out to he middle in matches. We are trying to be aggressive and take the game to the opposition. Hopefully we can keep doing it today."

CookP: Bye-ker Gr-over

Andy France: Some 80's references - Wind in the Willows speaks for itself, Garfield (Sobers), Thunderbats? Trap(ped LBW) Door? Pin(ned)gu? They got gradually worse, sorry

Leon Watson: In The Nightwatchman. A slightly psychedelic cricket-themed kids show designed to send them to sleep... Ahhh.

James Anderson has just spoken to BBC Sport's Alison Mitchell.

On how England will approach today: "I think we will still set attacking fields. Even yesterday the field was up. We want those catchers in play if the chance comes. What we are asked to do is entertain and send people home happy, and we have done that for four days. If we don't do that so be it.

"Nobody will be more disappointed if we don't win. The process has not been worrying about the outcome. We are trying to do something special. We have made the running for four days and in control. We need seven wickets to win a Test match and if it doesn't come off it doesn't. Jack Leach said recently there might be teams better than us but nobody braver."

On Moeen Ali's finger injury: "I think he's sore but he'll bowl definitely. We have a 10-day break for it to recover and heal. We need a push from him to go through the pain barrier. We do need him and it is turning out there. I think he's sore but should be able to bowl."

Scott: Cricket themed kids... Rosy and Spin was a good un!

Chris Wood: (S)Andy Pandy

Luke Newman: Camberwicket Green

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Good news! Some of the larger covers are being removed to cheers from the growing Edgbaston crowd.

Not too long to go now (hopefully!).