Briggs: "We will go down there on a high but still very focused on the game"

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Danny Briggs insists that Warwickshire are on another silverware mission when they face Lancashire in the Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord's tomorrow.

The Bears have been crowned county champions, a brilliant achievement, but there will be no resting on laurels in London over the next five days, said the spin-bowling all-rounder.

Around the Bears camp there is a real determination to make the 2021 championship triumph just the start for this squad under Mark Robinson and Will Rhodes. And first up, the quest is to secure the trophy named after Bears and England legend 'Big Bob.'

"It's always nice to play at Lord's and it's great to be there this week playing for another trophy," said Briggs.

"Lancashire are a strong side so we know it will be a very competitive game. Our game with them at Old Trafford turned into a bit of a stalemate because of the pitch but Lord's tends to have result wickets so we are all looking forward to a good game and hopefully another Bears win."

Briggs will be a key player as he has been throughout his first season with the Bears, averaging 27.40 with the bat and 22.13 with the ball and making key contribution to vital wins in both departments.

The 30-year-old could not have settled more quickly with the Bears following his move from Sussex, or be happier at the club.

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"From the first moment at Warwickshire, I have felt backed and that is so important," he said. "I have done okay, I think, and it's been an amazing year from all the guys.

"Everyone has showed up all season, bowlers and batters, and different players contributed at different times. It is a hell of an effort from a fairly young group with just a few experienced players one of whom - myself - had not played much red ball cricket in the last couple of years.

"It feels a bit surreal to be county champions. We knew that, as a squad, we were still a little bit in transition and had to learn how to win games and play hard cricket and we have done that. The last day against Somerset last week was an example. To take 20 wickets on that pitch, and ten on the last day, was an incredible achievement."