Pakistan v England: Michael Atherton joins Joe Root and James Taylor for a net session
Saturday 31 October 2015 09:14, UK
Michael Atherton took a closer look at an England net session, but stopped short of putting the pads on himself...
Instead he took a closer look at two of England's best against spin with the surface for the third Test in Sharjah expected to turn.
He also spoke with England batting coach and former team-mate Mark Ramprakash to find out how he prepares the players.
Click on the video at the top of the page to watch as Athers provides some behind-the-scenes access to England's training.
Live coverage of the third Test between Pakistan and England starts at 5.30am, Sunday, Sky Sports 2. You can also watch without a contract on NOW TV.