The talking points ahead of England’s three-match one-day series against Ireland

The hosts are carrying a fresh-faced squad after ringing the changes ahead of the World Cup.

The talking points ahead of England’s three-match one-day series against Ireland

England complete their international summer with a three-match one-day series against Ireland over the next week.

The hosts are carrying a fresh-faced squad after ringing the changes ahead of the World Cup, while Ireland are looking to make up for missing out on the tournament by dealing their neighbours a bloody nose.

Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the key talking points.

Root seeking rhythm

Root was light on runs during the recent series against New Zealand.
Root was light on runs during the recent series against New Zealand (John Walton/PA)

Captain Crawley’s audition

Zak Crawley (right) has his firs taste of leadership at international level.
Zak Crawley, right, has his first taste of leadership at international level (Tim Goode/PA)

Fresh faces in the frame

Surrey's Jamie Smith is looking to make the step up.
Surrey’s Jamie Smith is looking to make the step up (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rehan returns to prominence

Rehan Ahmed is being handled carefully by England.
Rehan Ahmed is being handled carefully by England (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ireland with a point to prove

Paul Stirling is leading Ireland on an interim basis.
Paul Stirling is leading Ireland on an interim basis (Tim Goode/PA)

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