Panesar was England's most effective bowler at Lord's

England spinner Monty Panesar was happy to take the opportunity to bowl more overs in the absence of the injured Matthew Hoggard against West Indies.

Hoggard limped off the field with a thigh injury before lunch and is awaiting the result of a scan.

In his absence, Panesar toiled for 31 overs, taking 4-108, but the visitors ended day three on 363-7 chasing 553-5.

"I guess I had to get involved and bowl a few more overs than expected, but it went really well for me," he said.

"I just wanted to get the ball in the right areas. There was a bit of green still on the wicket so I knew it would not turn too big and I had to keep a consistent line.

"And that helped me. A few went on with the arm and it brought me a few lbw decisions.

If we do that (take wickets) early, we feel we can build a big lead and take it from there Monty Panesar

"I guess I can count myself lucky that umpires are more willing to give batsman out lbw when the ball raps them on the front pad these days, but it's also something I have worked on - bowling straighter on a good length."

And the Northamptonshire spinner said the side would target early wickets on Sunday morning in a bid to secure victory from the first Test.

The West Indies lie 363-7 overnight, still 190 runs behind.

"We probably didn't bowl as well as we would have liked as a unit out there, but hopefully we can all get it right in the morning.