For Lyon, it's make or break Test of a lifetime: Australian spinner Nathan Lyon. England's attempts to bring champion spinner Graeme Swann into the Ashes series will present Australian counterpart Nathan Lyon with the challenge of his career. Lyon survived the inevitable Shane Warne comparisons when he first came into the team, something which more than a dozen others before him couldn't say. But going head-to-head with Swann could make or break Lyon as a Test bowler. If the wicket being prepared for the first Test at Trent Bridge is any indication, England know they have a significant advantage in Swann and intend on making the most of it. It gives Lyon an opportunity, but also puts immense pressure on him, with Australia desperate to avoid losing three straight Ashes series for the first time since the 1950s. While Warne comparisons are somewhat unfair, standing Lyon up against Swann is entirely justified given they are both orthodox spinners. The 25-year-old has even found an unlikely ally in Swann himself. I think Nathan's done well. Finger spinners, there's an unwritten union in world cricket, you always look out for them and hope they do well," Swann said.