Border urges 'X-factor' Johnson to 'bust some English heads' in Gabba Ashes Test

Australian legend Allan Border has advised pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson to 'bust some English heads' in the first Ashes Test, going on at the Gabba in Brisbane, and also urged Australia to immediately cease any friendliness with England.

Johnson has the aggression and intimidation to rattle cocky England according to Border, who played 156 Tests.

According to News.com.au, Border asked Australia to give some license to Johnson to bust some 'English heads' and not worry about runs per over, saying that Johnson has a 'fear factor' and could cause some real headaches if he performs as per his ability.

Border further said he believes that Johnson has improved and become stronger than before going into the series as his actions look good and he is bowling with good pace, adding that he would not care if Johnson went out for five or six runs a over as he would want him to run in and bowl rapid.

Border also said that he has a good feeling about Johnson going into the Test series as even though he is a bit wayward at times, he can be a potential 'X-factor' for Australia and 'ruffle some feathers' if he continues in his form.

Border further said that Johnson can change the course of a Test match and added that there would be periods in the game for England where the pace bowler will be very difficult to play against.

Border, who famously snubbed English players during Australia's 4-0 Ashes win in 1989, wants the same hatred to emerge in this current Test team, saying that Australia can put the 'chummy' stuff on the backburner for three or four months especially when they are on the threshold of losing four Ashes in a row.