New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has said that their current focus is on the two-match Test series against England. But he also shared that there is a “lot of excitement” for the inaugural World Test Championship final against India which they will play after this series.

“The first challenge, which is the first Test against a very strong side (England), is what we need to be focussing on, and I know as a group that is what we will be talking about,” said Williamson on Wednesday on icc-cricket.com. “At the same time, we are playing three Tests quite close together so there is in the back of your mind an eye on that (WTC final), which is a really exciting opportunity.”

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However, New Zealand will take on England in the first Test at Lord’s from June 2, followed by the second one at Birmingham from June 10 as well. Meanwhile, the WTC final will be played at Southampton from June 18-22. The Kiwis are currently undergoing the mandatory quarantine period at the Hampshire Bowl.

Kane Williamson again said that playing the WTC final “is pretty special” and that the team was “really excited just being able to play Test cricket”. He further added: “I know the guys are really excited. Just being over here to play Test cricket is always a fantastic opportunity, but to play that third one, which is the Test Championship final, is pretty special.”

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“For us, it is a progression thing that is important. In three Tests there is every opportunity to do that. We know we are up against some really tough challenges but I know the guys are really excited to face those. The first step is getting out and preparing for it. There is a lot of excitement in the camp and we always know how tough the challenge is coming over and playing against England in their own backyard. I know all the players are really excited at that challenge,” Kane Williamson concluded.