Tuesday: After some inclement weather in the capital, the players are welcomed to The Oval by pleasant conditions

England captain Andrew Strauss (right) leads Marcus Trescothick and Ian Bell in a bit of batting practice

Also in the nets, Alastair Cook receives some tips from coach Duncan Fletcher as he looks for another high score

With centuries in three successive Tests, the in-form Bell takes a moment to re-hydrate as the session heats up

After a solid return to the side at Headingley, wicket-keeper Chris Read will look to impress again ahead of the Ashes

Having seemingly mastered the art of spin bowling, Monty Panesar tries rugby as England's coaches spice things up

In the other camp, Pakistan's captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and coach Bob Woolmer discuss how they might salvage a win

Whatever their plans, they will have to do it without pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar whose injury keeps him out again

A lot will depend on the batting of Mohammad Yousuf (left) if Pakistan are to end the series with a win under their belts

Wednesday: Andrew Strauss animatedly discusses tactics for the final Test with Duncan Fletcher and Marcus Trescothick

Matthew Hoggard takes a breather after being declared fit to play in the final Test against Pakistan at The Oval

Sajid Mahmood gets some tips from bowling coach Kevin Shine as he hopes to retain his place in the starting XI at The Oval

After his exertions with the rugby ball on Tuesday spinner Monty Panesar tries his hand out at baseball

Ian Bell goes into the final Test at The Oval looking to score his fourth century is as many matches against Pakistan

The Pakistan team huddle together before starting their final practice session ahead of the final Test against England

Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq leads the team in a game of handball as his side relax on the eve of the fourth Test