Friday 31 July 2015 17:56, UK
Steven Finn has admitted his match-winning performance against Australia was beyond his wildest dreams.
The fast bowler took eight wickets in the third Investec Ashes Test at Edgbaston, his first Test since being sent home from Australia in January 2014 to remodel his action.
He was the only member of the 17-man squad not to get any playing time during the 5-0 drubbing Down Under and was branded "not selectable" by then coach Ashley Giles.
And the Middlesex paceman said dismissing Steve Smith in the first innings helped to calm his nerves.
"When I dreamt about it before the game, I didn’t expect it to go like this," Finn told Sky Sports Ashes.
"I have felt in good rhythm bowling for my county and the early wicket settled my nerves. I don’t think I have ever celebrated a wicket so emotionally.
"Yesterday was probably as good as I’ve bowled in Test cricket and I feel really good with the ball in my hand. I am glad to be playing for England again."
Finn removed Smith and skipper Michael Clarke again in the second innings to finish with figures of 6-79.
He will be more vital for England’s hopes of regaining the Ashes in the fourth Test next Thursday after James Anderson was ruled out with a side strain.
And Finn said he will not rest on his laurels after his man-of-the-match display.
"The dark times teach you to enjoy the highs a little bit more," Finn added. "To be here at the moment and help win a Test match for England is a great feeling.
"I feel good at the moment with the ball in my hand, but who knows what might happen in the future? I'm happy and glad to be playing for England again."
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