We can win the final Test with four fast bowlers, insists new captain Pietersen

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England have opted to bring back pace bowler Steve Harmison and all-rounder Stuart Board for the fourth Test, with Ryan Sidebottom and Ravi Bopara missing out.

'I'm going to go with four fast bowlers and Monty (Panesar),' said Pietersen, who has replaced Michael Vaughan as skipper.

High hopes: Kevin Pietersen says England need take 20 wickets in the fourth Test.

'I think it is an aggressive move, a positive move. We need to take 20 wickets in this Test - you need to take 20 in any Test - and I feel a lot more comfortable with four fast bowlers.

'We've given responsibility to the batters to score runs with Colly (Paul Collingwood) at five, Freddie (Andrew Flintoff) at six, Timmy (Ambrose) seven and Broad eight.

"I'm looking forward to getting started.'

As for Harmison's recall to the England squad, Pietersen said: 'I like Steve and what he brings to the team. He's had his ups and downs but I have a really good relationship with Steve.

'He seems as excited as anything and he had a bit of a bounce in his step.

'I like Steve in the side. Mooresy (coach Peter Moores) and I are singing from the same hymn sheet at the moment. It's all positive.'