Joe Root

Harry Brook, Joe Root and Mark Wood have all signed three-year deals, and a further 15 players signed two-year deals

ODIs aren't a priority for England at the moment, and that's been reflected in their poor show at the World Cup so far

"He almost feels like a junior Plunkett," Root says of the seamer, who will join the team ahead of Sri Lanka game on Thursday

Return to the Wankhede brings memories of record World T20 chase against South Africa in 2016

But title ambitions set the tone for batter's World Cup performances

Defending champions' "crisis" lasted all of five days before victory over Bangladesh got them back on track

England piled up 364 before Topley ripped through Bangladesh's top order to set up a comfortable win

In the World Cup opener, England's uncharacteristic batting innings was characterised by tentative shots more than full-blooded ones

England captain Buttler says defending champions 50 short with bat against New Zealand in World Cup opener

Henry and Santner were the stars with the ball, keeping England in check in the first half of a typically stirring New Zealand performance

Ben Stokes is back from ODI retirement and Joe Root's recent form isn't inspiring. But England remain among favourites

No toss possible after rain-soaked build-up to Ireland ODI leaves ground unfit for play

Stand-in captain shocked at opportunity, but ready to lead having learnt from Test set-up

England have sent the back-up plus Joe Root to take on an Ireland side who missed the boat for India

Root included for Headingley match at own request as Harry Brook sits out series after World Cup call

England batter reflects on his white-ball game, the Ashes, his bond with Ben Stokes, and more

Defending champions beaten again as they fall to two-run defeat in high-scoring contest

And who has the most Test runs in their home country?

England have scored at 4.86 in their second innings, ensuring they go into the final innings of the Test as standout favourites