They won 2-0 when the teams met in Pakistan last winter and have not lost a series in England since 1982.

"Before they left, England said 'Wait till we get you in English conditions', but we will do our best to meet a tougher challenge," said Woolmer.

"We know it's not going to be easy playing England in their backyard, but we'll give them a run for their money."

Woolmer expects fast bowlers to have a big impact on the series.

"There will certainly be an element of that as both teams have good pace attacks," he said.

However, he added: "Perhaps it will boil down to who bats and catches better.

"A lot will depend on the pitches we play on and the overhead conditions and of course how quickly we can adapt to the pitches with bat and ball."

In a bid to improve their fielding, Pakistan will be working with former South Africa Test star Jonty Rhodes.