Celebrating taking Zimbabwe's final wicket on Wednesday

This is the way of things and this is what you have to accept. Providing you are aware of this, not too much stress will be indured.

As for the cricket all I can say is that walking out on that Wednesday morning was one of the proudest moments of my life.

Many thoughts were spinning through my mind but I can't believe there are any better feelings than representing your country. All the blood, sweat and tears that have come before were all worth it to enjoy that moment.

Strangely enough I felt quite comfortable and there were not too many nerves.

I reckoned this was because I felt I was in a familiar enviroment and playing against opposition who I knew and had seen perform with varying degrees of success.

Funnily enough the morning went extremely quickly as did the day and I was left wondering whether I had taken it all in and enjoyed every minute.

It also took some waiting to get my wicket account open and the nerves that were there to settle. It was an enjoyable day and we got the right result - as we have done now in the first three games - which means the series is in the bag.

Support from skipper Nasser Hussain

However there will be no letting off. Nasser has clearly said he wanted to come here and win every game. Winning is a habit and this is what this England side is all about.

His comments after the first game could not have been more precise. We are not going to go from mid-table mediocrity to world champions but winning this series will be the start of an 18 month plan.

I am sure there will be changes in the team for the two games in Bulawayo but it is important for everyone to get experience.

Brilliant Flower

It would not be fitting if I failed to mention the innings of my mate Andy Flower, who batted superbly in the third one-day game.

I was just thankful I was rested, so wasn't on the receiving end.

Only joking really, it can always be a challenge to test yourself in a situation like that and it was there for all to see why he is the number one batsman in the world.

I wouldn't be surprised if we see him playing county cricket soon. I'm sure his vast experience and ability would be a great asset to any side.

All that is left for me to do is to take it nice and easy today and fly to Bulawayo this evening.

I'm not a great fan of flying especially as it can be a little bumpy with the warm air currents, so fingers crossed and let's make sure the seat belt is securely fastened.