England spinner Jack Leach has already been exposed to some sledging from Australian fans since touching down ahead of next Wednesday's Ashes opener at the Gabba.
Rain in Brisbane has so far limited England's opportunities to acclimatise to the local conditions after the opening two days of their final warm-up match were washed out.
A lively pitch is expected for the first Test given the consistent wet weather in south-east Queensland lately.
On Wednesday, Leach said the expected conditions could have teammates Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson licking their lips.
"I went for food with Broady and Anderson the other day and some guy come up and started saying, ‘Hey guys, I just want to wish you the worst of luck at the Gabba,'" Leach said.
"And then he said to us, 'It’s going to be a green seamer at the Gabba' and I was thinking, 'I’m not sure that’s the best sledge to the two of the greatest bowlers that England have ever had.'
"So I think they were pretty pleased about that."
Broad famously knocked Australian opener David Warner over seven times in just 104 deliveries during the 2019 Ashes series but Leach said the seamer won't be resting on his laurels.
"Stu hasn’t talked about that. He knows that conditions are obviously different out here," he said.
"He’s got his feet firmly on the ground and I feel like he’ll have a point to prove and be excited for the challenge."
Leach, the left-arm orthodox bowler who famously survived alongside Ben Stokes to help England to a miraculous win at Headingley in 2019, is a chance to play in his first Ashes series on Australian soil.
The 16-Test 30-year-old revealed he'd been taking notes on his opposite number.
"For years I've watched Nathan Lyon and he's very impressive," Leach said.
"Just how strong his stock ball is and on wickets that don't necessarily offer a lot spin wise he's found ways to extract extra bounce, dip and all the other things.
"They're the kind of things that I've been trying to add in but still sticking to my strengths as well."
While no guarantee of a place in the XI, Leach admitted his selection chances were significantly improved by the addition of all-rounder Stokes to the touring party.
Stokes' arrival in Australia after initially being ruled out with a finger injury has also provided a major boost to the team, according to Leach.
"It’s great to have him back around and he’s been brilliant. He’s such a team man and the group is only better for having him in it," Leach added.
"He really brings the boys together, so that’s been really good. He’s looking good, bowling, batting, I’ve bowled at him. He doesn’t block too many balls from the spinners."
As for the expected banter with the Aussie crowds, Leach is happy to get the full Ashes experience.
"Well I've heard that the Aussie fans are really nice, so it should be good," he said.
"But I think its all part of it and I look forward to all of those things and I'm excited to see what it's like first person because I've heard great things."