The first clash between fellow Premiership contenders Chelsea ended in a dour nil-nil draw but the return match at Stamford Bridge was a model of flowing football.
The Latics travel to Stamford Bridge next week with Manchester United needing them to get at least a draw against Chelsea to keep Sir Alex Ferguson's title hopes alive.
He took 10 wickets in that series and also hit the winning runs in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge and 59 on the final day at The Oval when England held out for a draw to clinch overall victory.