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London: England pace bowler Ajmal Shahzad has warned Australia that his "fearless" teammates are ready to deal their rivals a psychological blow in the forthcoming one-day series.
Shahzad has been called into England's squad for five matches against Australia as cover for the injured Ryan Sidebottom and he senses an extremely positive mood in the dressing room.
The 24-year-old admits England are desperate to warm up for the Ashes in Australia later this year by giving Ricky Ponting's men another beating after defeating them in the recent ICC World Twenty20 final in the Caribbean.
And Shahzad, the first British-born Asian to play for Yorkshire, is confident Andrew Strauss's side won't back down against the ultra-aggressive Australians.
"It will be a step up for the lads. But everybody is focused and ready for it," Shahzad said.
Sidebottom's hamstring problem has given Shahzad his opportunity in the one-day squad and he is determined to seize the opportunity to stake his claim for a permanent place by impressing against the Australians.
