Quote:[size=1.35em]When they begin the tri-series against Australia in Sydney on Friday - the same opponents with whom they open their World Cup campaign on 14 February - there will not be too much pressure or expectation.

[/size][size=1.35em]  That comes from England's poor one-day international record in recent times, a sequence of only five wins in their last 16 completed games.

[/size][size=1.35em]  However, a player free from the burden of expectation can often find himself in a much better position. You are free to simply go out there and get on with the job. That can be more comfortable than when you are expected to win all the time.[/size]

Quote:Hesitancy in middle order and lack of a lightning bowler are among issues that must be tackled in Tri-Series if team are to impress at the World Cup.

  England’s forthcoming duels with the two of the strongest teams in one-day international cricket should tell us exactly where the team stand ahead of the World Cup.

ENG have won the toss and will bat ......... no Jimmeh 

England XI: Ali, Bell, Taylor, Root, Morgan (capt), Bopara, Buttler, Woakes, Jordan, Broad, Finn.

AUS Cappo, Smiling George says the rumours are correct .... no Mitch Johnson or Josh Hazlewood

Australia XI: Finch, Warner, Watson, Smith, Bailey (capt), Maxwell, Haddin, Faulkner, Starc, Cummins, Doherty.

Thank goodness Bumble is back in the commentary box  !!!!