Without Adair in the squad, Ireland will have a really tough time. Also think Porterfield needs to be phased out of the side, someone who plays this slowly is not required in a modern ODI and he isn't getting any older. Most of the classic English collapses seem to happen only in a five game series and so I back them to easily win all three games. The Irish would have done really well if they can challenge for a victory in all three matches. Looking forward to seeing how Campher performs, was a former South African U-19 player who could add to their arsenal of all-rounders. Will be an interesting test to see if he adapts well, Ireland could certainly make a case towards Nick Larkin for their T20 World Cup squad to switch allegiances if they handle Campher's transition smoothly.
Not too sure about Mo up the order, he was very poor in the World Cup with the bat and hasn't been his old self for quite some time. Vince on the other hand has been steadily impressing in the domestic circuit and if he gets rid of his mental issues could be a very handy top order batsman. One player I really would have loved to see is Sam Hain who has the highest List A average in the world currently. On paper he really is the natural Root replacement/backup.
Topley was a class bowler once, any idea if he is still good and fit enough to last ten overs? If he is fit though, could be a very realistic shoo-in for the main team. If I had to choose an England XI...
Roy
Bairstow
Vince
Morgan
Banton/Denly (can't really decide)
Mo
Willey
Curran
Rashid
Mahmood
Topley
While they both played well in the Lions match, I don't want two domestic giants who have underachieved internationally in the same XI and while he was very good versus South Africa, I still would go for Banton in the first game to 'ease' Denly back in if he is viewed as a first choice. Don't view him as a long-term prospect anyways, if you're gonna discard one of your best bowlers in Plunkett disgracefully because he will not be of use in the next World Cup, there is no place for Denly too. Bairstow should get the gloves to ease his keeping worries and to reduce the workload on Buttler in the future especially if the plan is for him to be the captain eventually. England can afford to go with five genuine bowling options and an all-rounder as the sixth option versus Ireland with Rashid down at nine for batting depth. Gives Mo a decent responsibility with the bat without overburdening him too much.[DOUBLEPOST=1596048943][/DOUBLEPOST]
When I last saw him play (versus New Zealand, I believe?) he was a bit too raw. Will be interesting to see how he fares now that he is being rated highly by those in the setup.
