Prior sees no reason to worry about rival Kieswetter

Prior is currently team director Andy Flower's first-choice gloveman in all three formats and was so secure in the role that no reserve keeper was initially included in the limited-overs squad for the Bangladesh tour.

But Somerset stumper Kieswetter caught the eye with some scintillating batting displays on England Lions' tour of the UAE and was summoned to join the senior squad when they flew to Dhaka.

Prior and Kieswetter shared wicketkeeping duties in the two 50-over warm-ups in Fatullah, but the former has retained the position for both of England's one-day international wins. It is a sign, perhaps, that Kieswetter is currently valued primarily as a hitter at the top of the order, but there is always the option that with two keeper-batsman in tow, one may be asked to make way.

But Prior, who has worked hard to fight off competition from the likes of James Foster, Chris Read and Tim Ambrose in his bid to be his country's first choice, is happy to welcome Kieswetter aboard.

"I think with England you are always looking over your shoulder to some extent," he said.

"I've said on a number of occasions that if it's not Craig then it would be someone else and someone like Tim Ambrose could be here.

"There are a number of fantastic players in England who want that keeping role. But the way Craig has played with the bat recently has been fantastic.

"I've always wanted to be part of a winning England team and if the addition of Craig helps us become that then fantastic.

"I don't see why we can't both play in this team because I think the balance of the side allows that and if he can help us win games of cricket then great."

While a surge of runs prompted Kieswetter's last-minute call-up he has struggled in the first two matches of the series, making 19 and four, while Prior has prospered at No 6.