England's World Cup charge examined with one year to go: Why Tom Banton has given Jacob Bethell a problem, the 'finisher' conundrum, the search for a back-up spinner and what happens with Brydon Carse?

Daily Mail - Oct 6, 2026

With a year to go before the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa, Daily Mail Sport examines the state of England's one-day team and the questions to be answered over the next 12 months.

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