By Matt Prior England wicket-keeper

First and foremost, I have to say I was absolutely delighted to be named in the final squad this week for what should be a truly memorable Twenty20 World Cup.

Luke is a fantastic young prospect who has found a way to score big runs quickly and he has had a superb campaign Prior on Luke Wright

I think it's going to be a really exciting event and, having seen how much it has taken off domestically in England, it will be great to get the biggest names in world cricket together on the international stage competing over 20 overs.

Even though we've been playing it for four or five years in England, it's still a relatively new thing on the internationals stage and I don't think anyone is quite sure how other sides will approach it.

And that's what should make it really exciting.

I think our squad is looking really strong and there's no reason to my mind why we can't go and win it.

You have a look at the so-called specialists that are in the squad and they have had a terrific season. Then add in the likes of Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff and it looks a really strong squad.

It's also great to see a couple of my Sussex team-mates in there, in Luke Wright and James Kirtley.

Luke is a fantastic young prospect who has found a way to score big runs quickly and he has had a superb campaign, while James is widely regarded as one of the best death bowlers around so I think they will really add something for us.

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However, in all honesty, that's as much thought as I've given the Twenty20 World Cup because there are more important things for me to look at right now - namely, a massive, massive Test match against India.

Obviously, the last Test was disappointing - it's disappointing to lose any Test - but the feeling among the guys is still super positive.

We've had a bit of a break since the last match to review it all and we came together on Tuesday to have a really positive chat about it, before having a cracking training session at The Oval.

Make no mistake, we understand how big this week is Matt Prior

We really hit our straps and someone, not a player, pointed out to me that had they not seen the TV or read the press they would never have guessed we lost last time out because the spirit in the camp is so good.

Make no mistake, we understand how big this week is - the last thing we want is to go down to a first home series defeat since 2001 - but the squad is full of confidence and everyone is up for what is a must-win game.

Of course we've talked about India but, as always, the main focus is on ourselves and making sure we're in a position to do what we want to do.

We know that as the batting unit it is vital we get runs on the board in the first innings and that, as individuals, we must strive to turn 50s into hundreds, and hundreds into really big hundreds.

And if we bowl like we have in the first two Tests - hopefully with a bit more luck - we'll be in the box seat for victory I'm sure.

Lastly this week, I just want to talk about the continued fallout over incidents that have occurred between the two sides this series.

It is never lost on the players that you win games with performances and through your actions, nothing else Matt Prior

I try not to pay too much attention to a lot of press, but I am aware of what's being said in the media about my and the team's approach.

But all I'm trying to do is to win a cricket match.

I want to be competitive and to compete in the way that I know, in the way that I always have done.

When I first joined up with the squad I vowed to play my natural game and in my natural way - I wouldn't be doing myself justice if I did anything else - and what I've always done is play hard, fair and to win.

It is never ever lost on the players that we are role models and have a job to do. We want to play with aggression and with a competitive spirit, but to do it all within the boundaries of fair play.

It is never lost on the players that you win games with performances and through your actions, nothing else.

And that is what we will be focusing on as we approach a huge match.

Matt Prior was talking to Sam Lyon