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Warne impressed by Panesar & Read Warne impressed by Panesar & Read
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Australia spinner Shane Warne believes England have become stronger because of the inclusion in their Test side of Monty Panesar and Chris Read.Australia spinner Shane Warne believes England have become stronger because of the inclusion in their Test side of Monty Panesar and Chris Read.
"Everyone realises Chris Read is the best keeper in England and Monty Panesar is a match-winning spinner."Everyone realises Chris Read is the best keeper in England and Monty Panesar is a match-winning spinner.
"In Australian conditions, with the bounce and the spin, they are two very key areas," said Warne."In Australian conditions, with the bounce and the spin, they are two very key areas," said Warne.
Panesar and Read face competition from Ashley Giles and Geraint Jones ahead of the first Ashes Test on 23 November.Panesar and Read face competition from Ashley Giles and Geraint Jones ahead of the first Ashes Test on 23 November.
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And Warne acknowledged that selecting them would add substance to England's lower order when batting. And Warne acknowledged that selecting Giles and Jones would add substance to England's lower order when batting.
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"I suppose there's a big concern for them with their tail if they play Panesar and they've got Hoggard and Harmison down there."I suppose there's a big concern for them with their tail if they play Panesar and they've got Hoggard and Harmison down there.
"Ashley Giles can hold a bat and we've seen him at The Oval [last summer] and at various times make some handy runs. "Ashley Giles can hold a bat and we've seen him at The Oval [in 2005] and at various times make some handy runs.
"I think though in these Australian conditions, that Monty Panesar is a very dangerous and attacking bowler, and he can be a match-winner. "I think though in these Australian conditions that Monty Panesar is a very dangerous and attacking bowler, and he can be a match-winner.
"If they want to go with Ashley Giles's all-round package and they think that's important to their side, so be it. "If they want to go with Ashley Giles' all-round package and they think that's important to their side, so be it.
"But I think Panesar and Read are two crucial players - Read's the best keeper, you need that in Australia, and Panesar is the best spinner," said Warne."But I think Panesar and Read are two crucial players - Read's the best keeper, you need that in Australia, and Panesar is the best spinner," said Warne.
Everybody knows the real issues are going to be sorted out on the field Peter MooresEngland Academy directorEverybody knows the real issues are going to be sorted out on the field Peter MooresEngland Academy director
Australia are in confident mood, having won 11 out of 12 Tests, and the recent ICC Champions Trophy, since their defeat in England last summer. Australia are in confident mood, having won 11 out of 12 Tests, and the recent ICC Champions Trophy, since their defeat in England last year.
"Every time you go into a battle against England, you want to beat them."Every time you go into a battle against England, you want to beat them.
"At the moment, England aren't playing as good as they would like, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter what's happened before."At the moment, England aren't playing as good as they would like, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter what's happened before.
"It's all about how they play through this series. They've got some match-winners there and I'm sure they'll be looking to entertain and play well," Warne commented. "It's all about how they play through this series. They've got some match-winners there and I'm sure they'll be looking to entertain and play well," Warne said.
However, England Academy director Peter Moores pointed out that until the action begins at the Gabba, "It's just talk."However, England Academy director Peter Moores pointed out that until the action begins at the Gabba, "It's just talk."
Moores told BBC Radio Five Live: "Everybody knows the real issues are going to be sorted out on the field.Moores told BBC Radio Five Live: "Everybody knows the real issues are going to be sorted out on the field.
"I'm sure Duncan [Fletcher] and the team will be getting on with their work, trying to make sure everybody is ready to go for that first Test in Brisbane.""I'm sure Duncan [Fletcher] and the team will be getting on with their work, trying to make sure everybody is ready to go for that first Test in Brisbane."
Meanwhile Warne, 37, refused to be drawn on whether this will be his final Ashes series.Meanwhile Warne, 37, refused to be drawn on whether this will be his final Ashes series.
"I don't know if it will be or not. It's very enjoyable playing cricket for Australia at the moment ... I enjoy playing under Ricky [Ponting], I think we've got a good group of guys together. "I don't know if it will be or not. It's very enjoyable playing cricket for Australia at the moment... I enjoy playing under Ricky [Ponting], I think we've got a good group of guys together.
"How long that will last, whether it's two years, three years, four years, who knows," he added."How long that will last, whether it's two years, three years, four years, who knows," he added.