The ashes of 2010: Mitchell Johnson the Australia describes Kevin Pietersen England as "arrogant".

"Good luck to them and if they want to throw in a few words, then this is perfect, but we will just to concentrate on our game."

Despite a modest last few years and a poor performance in 2009 ashes series, Pietersen has already come out swinging with notes of 58 and 35 steps off against the Warriors, say its form has returned and is "fire".

"I've heard him say that he was fire - that was all I heard say," said Johnson.

"But talking about comments presumptuous...".It is probably one of them.

"We're just how Pietersen is - is what gets him goes."

(But) if go us out there and to concentrate on what it is... do win us this series - it is the plan, and be in front of a crowd of home and hopefully storing some of these comments.

Johnson says its rhythm is still a little "disabled" after his return from the India player having taken three wickets in Sheffield shield for WA against the Southern Australia debut before claiming that one 128 through three games a day against Sri Lanka.

But a worrisome sign for England, Johnson felt that it was close to its best in the third ODI and says that a term in grade cricket for Wanneroo Saturday could be just what the doctor ordered in advance of a final shield match before the first test.

Triggering Johnson is desperately needed by the Australian attack as quick launchers in contention, Ryan Harris (knee) and Doug Bollinger (stomach), two are struggling for fitness in advance of the first test.

Johnson believes that the Australia cannot afford to go to four fast against England, despite window fast Gabba, left - arm say that a specialist spinner was probably necessary for the overall balance.

But whatever the composition of bowling line-up Australia, Plan A will be attacking the England captain Strauss and under - pressure cook.

"If we can go after their captain, Strauss, I think if you can get him from the outset to the order of the top of the page (it will be) hopes to put considerable pressure on the order of low and medium,"Johnson said.""

As captain, I think they were really wanted for him for the past 18 months, especially after we beat in their home."

"If we can put much pressure on him, then hopefully they can crumble a little."

And, as regards the out-of-form Cook, Johnson said: "we have seen that the last Ashes, it was probably a bit of a weakness for them."

"But you never know, it can come here and mark many tracks.

"I am not saying that it is the weakest link, (but) it will certainly much pressure on him - is certain."

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