Collingwood Wary of Australian Pace Attack

Manchester: Paul Collingwood conceded that England had been dealt a warning shot by Australia's pace attack in the 2nd Twenty20 game at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

The game was washed out after only seven deliveries of the England reply were possible following the tourists' 145 for four, but despite the brevity of the innings, captain Collingwood believes there are still lessons to be learned.

Luke Wright is England's utility player in this side and has been moved down the order to add some kick to the late-over assault. He had his moments opening in the World Twenty20, but the selectors feel he can provide power later in the innings. Only bowled the one over, however is a lively option for Paul Collingwood if conditions suit.

Brett Lee was quick the other night. Very quick. There is pent up frustration to be let out and England's top order could be in for a pounding.

Joe Denly's Twenty20 debut couldn't really have gone much worse - a dropped catch and a first-ball duck - while Ravi Bopara's problems outside off stump continued with a flash to slip.

Collingwood himself was the pick of the England bowlers, returning two for 20 from four overs with his nagging cutters, and he felt that helped his side to a good position when the rain came, despite the early setbacks.

Team news

England's latest opening pair will get another chance while the bowlers all did a decent job in restricting the Australians. After the impressive performance of Collingwood's cutters an extra spinner may be considered, but the three frontline quicks all offer something different.

Squad (likely): Ravi Bopara, Joe Denly, Owais Shah, Jonathan Trott, Paul Collingwood (c), Matt Prior (wk), Luke Wright, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

Australia seems little reason for Australia to change their side after little more than half a game, even though the batting struggled for momentum until the final five overs. Callum Ferguson could be an option for the middle order, but the current line-up are worth another chance.

Squad (likely): Shane Watson, David Warner, Michael Clarke (c), David Hussey, Cameron White, Adam Voges, Tim Paine (wk), Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Nathan Hauritz, Dirk Nannes.

Pitch and conditions
The surface was a little two-paced for the first match with the quicks getting the ball to fly, but the slower bowlers also proving hard to score off. However, once again the main concern is the weather with more showers forecast for Tuesday evening. And there's also the effect of the floodlights to consider. Bring your brolly and a warm jacket.

Stats and trivia

• Joe Denly and Ravi Bopara were England's 13th opening pair in 21 Twenty20 internationals. They also lasted the shortest amount of time together - three balls.
• Cameron White's 55 from 36 balls was his first Twenty20 international fifty.

Match facts
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 (day/night)
Start time 19.00 local (18.00 GMT)

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