The batting unit needs to find a method to its madness, and Joe Root's presence in the middle order will be crucial for England to qualify for the semifinals.

Ahead of the Ashes in Australia this winter, England have a home Test series against India while their Champions Trophy campaign starts on Saturday.

Nasser Hussain has backed England following criticism that Jos Buttlers side are lazy and lack effort after their ODI whitewash against India; England head into the Champions Trophy bereft of form and ...