Anderson claims Australia snubbed post-game beer

England paceman James Anderson has claimed Australia turned down the offer of a post-match dressing room beer following the first Test in Cardiff.

England's handsome 169-run win in the opening match of the series has given Alastair Cook's team an ideal platform ahead of the second match, which begins at Lord's on Thursday.

While enjoying a drink together has become a familiar custom for Test teams, Anderson said the touring Australians kept their distance.

Speaking in several national newspapers, Anderson said England had joined the New Zealand team for a drink, even after losing at Headingley at the start of June to draw their two-match series.

He added: "At Headingley, we still went into their dressing room and had a beer with them. It's Cooky's idea. He went and asked them. We were all happy to do it. I don't know why they (Australia) didn't come in."

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh played down the significance of Australia turning down England's offer.