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England unconvincing yet again

Martin GoughGuyana - Michael Vaughan complained that England players had been struggling with the “boredom factor” during a week in Georgetown and their approach to overcoming Ireland in their opening World Cup Super 8 fixture betrayed that.

There were two points where it looked like the side that upset Pakistan in the group stages could seal another major scalp.

A sixth-wicket partnership of 51 in just five overs at the death between Paul Collingwood and Paul Nixon saved England from posting a target well within Ireland's reach.

And the third-wicket stand between William Porterfield and Niall O’Brien was beginning to look dangerous when Andrew Flintoff ended it on 61 in the 29th over...

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Martin Gough

Only a handful of Barmies and Blarnies

Martin GoughGuyana - Perhaps reinforcements await the Barmy Army in Antigua, where England play the next two games in their Super 8 campaign.

At a rough estimate, around 50 hardy souls made it to Georgetown to see their batsmen struggle against Ireland but they have a message to those sitting in beach resorts waiting for England to join them.

“Everyone we’ve met has been really friendly,” said Matt, who planned his trip here six months ago, along with a couple of old friends from Bristol University, and will be following England through the second round.

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