Mitchell Johnson reveals out-of-form England bowler Steven Finn asked him for advice Mitchell Johnson had some words of wisdom for Steven Finn. MITCHELL Johnson has confirmed that England paceman Steve Finn came to him for advice during his tortuous tour of Australia this summer. Finn was sent home by England's limited-overs coach Ashley Giles during the current one-day series against the Aussies, labelled the 24-year-old "not selectable." Finn didn't feature at all during the Ashes Tests, confined to a combination of tour matches and bowling in the nets, but his form was deemed so bad that he was considered better off going home and fixing his problems rather than staying with the national squad. It's understood the beanpole bowler is having serious trouble with his rhythm and action, problems that were all-too-well documented for Johnson over the past few years until his incredible resurrection in the second half of last year. So while the move was somewhat unconventional, in many ways it comes as little surprise that Finn turned to a man who had been in a similar position to get some advice. "I had a bit of a chat with Steven after the Test matches," Johnson told The Mirror. He just wanted a bit of advice on how I got myself back to where I am now after what I went though. I was a bit surprised and quite flattered he approached me to talk about it, but in a way I guess I've some experience of what he's going through. I can understand where he is coming from and what it takes to get through it. Johnson and Finn became acquainted during the 2010-11 Ashes series. .Picture: Gregg Porteous. It was a brave move by the Middlesex bowler, but shows just how desperate he had become to turn his fortunes around before being sent back to the UK. Johnson was full of praise for Finn, not only for having the courage to ask an opposition player for such personal advice, but also for his raw ability. "I think it will be good for him to get away from the international setup for a bit," Johnson said. On the ¬international scene, everyone is watching you and it's hard to do your work when all eyes are on you. He is a big talent for England and they will want to see him back taking wickets again, because he has all the ability. Knowing what it takes to come through a difficult spell like this, there is no doubt Steven can do the same and get back out there. Finn's departure, coupled with lead paceman Stuart Broad being rested from the first two one-day internationals, leaves England with a skeleton bowling line-up to select from for Friday's second one-day international at the Gabba.