Steven Finn: “You have always got a point to prove when you’re in an England shirt”

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England pace bowler Steven Finn has insisted that he “has a point to prove” after he was a late inclusion in England’s Ashes squad.

Finn was added to the side after all-rounder Ben Stokes was withdrawn from the squad as the investigation into his alleged street fight outside a nightclub in Bristol continues.

However, Finn knows that he will have to be at his very best at all times if he is to break into the playing XI for the first Ashes Test on November 23 in Brisbane.

“You have always got a point to prove when you’re in an England shirt,” Finn was quoted as saying by Sky Sports. “When you’re a late call-up to the squad and have been out of selection for the last six months or so, you definitely have a point to prove.

“I’m comfortable in the environment, I’m comfortable having known that I’ve played with these guys before and have performed in an England shirt. It is just giving myself the best opportunity to go out there and do that.”

Finn admitted that the loss of Stokes is a huge blow for England, but added that the team can get the job done without him.

“Ben is obviously a big player and has been for the last few years but, just like with an injury, whatever the circumstances if someone is not here, we have 16 guys here who are all very capable cricketers,” the 28-year-old added. “He is obviously a big gap to fill in the side but we feel we are more than capable, with the amount of all-rounders and back-up bowlers that we have, of making the most of being without him.

“We will get the most out of everyone we have got here, most definitely.”