Called up to replace the injured James Anderson, Johnson was forced to cancel his honeymoon to make the trip.

He missed this week's drawn tour opener against a Bangladesh Cricket Board President's XI.

But conditions in the early part of that match suggest an extra seamer could be required for the first Test, which begins on October 21.

Coach Duncan Fletcher, whose boys enjoyed a day-off yesterday, was buoyed by his side's performance in the tour-opener, including six first-innings wickets from opening bowler Matthew Hoggard.

But unlike England's last success in the sub-continent three years ago, when they won in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, he does not have strike bowlers like Darren Gough and Andrew Caddick.

"These conditions are very similar to what we encountered in Pakistan and when you come out here you have to learn how to bowl on these wickets," explained Fletcher.

"Darren Gough took a whole tour of Pakistan and most of Sri Lanka before he got used to bowling on these wickets.

"The length you should bowl does change and it's going to take all the bowlers time to adapt."

The Bangladesh A line-up will also include several members of the national squad as the home selectors look at their own options for the first Test.

Spinners Gareth Batty and Ashley Giles took three wickets each in the second innings as the President's side hung on for a draw.

And their effectiveness in tandem increases the likelihood of England using two slow bowlers.

"The bowling performance was good, but they still need quite a few overs under their belts," said Fletcher.

"We'll have to see how we approach the next game."

Paul Collingwood is also expected to get a chance to fill either the role of all-rounder or specialist batsman.

"We've got quite a problem with selection for that next game, we can't hide away from that, we'll just have to sit down and think about it," Fletcher added.

"We've got to get the balance of the side right for the first Test."