I think this is pretty much up there with the worst England one day bowling attack

I have ever seen us put out. Aside from Moeen who has improved a lot not an international class bowler amongst them. Tredwell when on song can keep it tight at least but not even doing that at the moment.

Woakes may yet make a decent all rounder. Jordan will have great days where takes wickets on bouncy pitches but not got the control and I simply cannot see anything remotely "international quality" about Harry Gurney as a main bowler - not got the pace or any great talent to move the ball as far as i can see - just bang average. Hopefully for the world cup it will be Anderson, Broad, Finn, Moeen supported by Root and Bopara who I think bowls some very handy medium paced stuff as a support bowler.

The treatment of Bopara is also poor. Our middle order should be Taylor, Root, Bell and Bopara but it seems Cook has to be accommodated at any cost.

Posted By: Jim, Dec 16, 12:45:03