Asked about his last Test, Stewart said: 'This may sound boring and not be what you want, but I am just trying to treat this game as another important match for England.'

'I do not know how I will feel until I walk off for the very last time. When Athers [Michael Atherton] finished here in 2001, he just sat in the corner of the dressing room with a towel on his head for ten minutes. But I don't honestly know what my reaction will be. I might pack my bags and clear off straight away. Or I might stop to look around -- and decide, did I enjoy or not?'

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