8230;and hosts ready to target Harmison

Harmison is the world8217;s top-ranked fast bowler and will spearhead what is widely regarded as the superior attack of the two.

Smith said he expected a 8220;tough, fiery, aggressive8221; series.

8220;England have come with a team that plays aggressive cricket.8221;It8217;s important that we hit them hard and early and put them under pressure,8221; he said.

South Africa8217;s young team, ranked sixth in the world, cannot match England, who are second on the ladder, in terms of experience but Smith saw that as an advantage.

8220;We have a big unknown factor that could squash out theinexperience factor,8221; he said.

Smith confirmed that left-arm spinner Nicky Boje, who is recovering from thyroid surgery, would withdraw from the squad and that fast bowler Dale Steyn would make his debut.

There was more positive news about all rounder Jacques Kallis. 8220;It looks as if Jacques will be able to bowl, although we8217;re preparing as if he won8217;t be able to,8221; Smith said.