England skipper Michael Vaughan made it clear today that Bermuda would be receiving no favours when one of the giants of world cricket take on the World Cup's rank underdogs in both sides' first official warm-up game at Arnos Vale on Monday.

Vaughan told a press conference at the picturesque Beachcombers resort where the England side are staying that he took exception to any suggestion that he or his players would be taking Bermuda lightly.

And with his side looking to maintain the momentum and confidence strengthened by three straight victories over world champions Australia, he insisted it was a game England had to win.

"I disagree when you say there's nothing to gain, there's a lot to gain," said Vaughan. "We've only just arrived in the Caribbean and we're playing in Caribbean conditions.

"We can play 13 players in this match, so it's going to be crucial that we make the most of the game situation, and get the most out of it we can.

"We see it is a real important game. Whoever you play in your first game, you have to make sure you get rid of the cowebs and get some match practice."

But the England captain conceded he knew little or nothing about Bermuda's players, apart from Glamorgan skipper David Hemp.

"I don't know a great deal about them, apart from Hemp, but we'll obviously want to win the match," he added. "We'll be using it as a practice match to make sure we get some kind of useful time in the middle.

"We know about Hempy but we don't know much about the rest of them."

Having missed much of the recent series Down Under through injury, Vaughan said the warm-up games were particularly important as he battled to get fully fit again.

"I don't how much I'll play (against Bermuda) until I get through the practice session tomorrow," he told reporters. "But I will be playing some part of the game.

"I'm gradually building up to play a mucher bigger part against Australia next Friday. Then obviously I want to be ready for the big game against New Zealand on the 16th (March).

"These two weeks are crucial for me but they're crucial for all of the players to get accustomed to these conditions, different wickets etc. It's a a different environment, so it will be a good two weeks for us."