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Australia batsman Adam Voges looks ahead to the first Ashes Test match against England - which begins in Cardiff on Wednesday.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Adam Voges: 

"I'm glad we're here now and almost at game day. Our preparation has been excellent, I think for me personally and our whole squad we are ready to go and looking forward to getting out there. There's a couple of nerves, as I expect there will be from everyone on both teams, but I'm just looking forward to getting out there."

"It has been a long way to get here, glad to make my debut over in the West Indies, and hopefully I can contribute and have a good campaign here too...can't wait really!

"I think the fact that we've had two really good hit-outs in our warm-up games will have helped. I think the guys have adjusted and adapted really well, like I've said the preparation has been fantastic, the guys are as ready as they can be, so its just about getting out there on Wednesday and getting into the contest.

"The fact that I've played on all the grounds we'll be playing on, I've played all the guys that are in the England squad, so from that point of view I hope to be able to give some insight to Michael Clarke (captain) and Steve Smith (vice-captain). I just want to help out wherever I can, along with myself and Chris Rogers we've got some good experience over here (England) - so hopefully that'll help."