ENGLAND are expecting plenty of short-pitched bowling in their opening match at Sabina Park today.
The batsmen have been facing a barrage of bouncers in the nets, with paceman Jermaine Lawson picked for Jamaica.
"You expect a bit of chin music when you come to these parts," said England captain Michael Vaughan.
"When you go to Sri Lanka you practise against spin and when you come to these parts you practise the shorter stuff a bit more."
"We're used to this sort of bowling more so than facing Murali on dusty pitches in 100 degrees heat.
"It's going to be hot out here, but the lads are generally used to facing seam and fast bowling.
"You still have to play well and get in there and get your technique right and your shot selection right."
Lawson, who has taken 29 wickets in seven Tests, will be using the match to try to win his place back in the West Indies Test side.
The paceman, who took 7-78 against Australia last May, has been out of action since then because of a suspect bowling action and back problems.
"We don't know a great deal about Jermaine Lawson, but he's obviously had a bit of a rough time and he's making his comeback so it will be interesting to see how he goes," said Vaughan.
"You generally get a team who are enthusiastic who obviously want to make some sort of impact and I'm sure Jermaine Lawson will be looking to impress and get into the West Indies squad."
England are expected to name a side that will bear a close resemblance to the team who will play in the first Test on March 11, also at Sabina Park.
Fast bowler Simon Jones, who arrives in the Caribbean today after delaying his departure for a shin scan, is not expected to play against Jamaica.
But he is expected to feature in England's second warm-up game against the Vice-Chancellor's XI, starting on Friday. (BBC Sport)