Steven Finn is relishing the chance to banish his Australian demons after turning in a five-star performance at the Gabba yesterday.

Little more than a year ago Finn was losing his way completely Down Under as he struggled with his action and his confidence during a nightmare Ashes trip.

And it was here in Brisbane that things reached their nadir, with Finn was sent home early from the tour after then coach Ashley Giles deemed him “unselectable.”

But those harrowing days — and the gradual journey back — were put to one side as he claimed career-best ODI figures of five for 33 against Tri-Series rivals India, setting England on course for a handsome nine-wicket win.

Finn’s steepling bounce was the decisive factor as India rolled over for 153, a total Ian Bell (88no) and James Taylor (56no) knocked off with ease.

“Obviously a lot has happened in the last 12 months and it’s pretty much a year to the day that I went home from that tour of Australia,” he recalled, with a smile.

“To take five wickets was obviously very pleasing after the work I’ve put in, but I don’t want to look back now, just forward.”