JOS Buttler believes England could mount a run at the World Cup if they ‘click’ during the tournament Down Under.
The squad flew out to Australia yesterday to begin preparations for the tournament, with a tri-series involving Australia and India first up.
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The World Cup, which takes place in Australia and New Zealand, begins on February 14, and after a rotten 2014 in the one-day game, culminating in the sacking of Alastair Cook last month, England are considered outsiders for the tournament.
But Lancashire’s explosive wicket-keeper believes the best is yet to come from England, and he can’t wait for the tournament.
“To play for England in a World Cup is such an honour and will be a very proud moment for me,” Buttler told the Lancashire website.
“When growing up you are always pretending to be playing in an Ashes Test match or a World Cup game, so for playing in a World Cup to become a reality is fantastic.
“Nobody will really give us a chance in this World Cup and our recent results do not suggest we are playing well enough to mount a challenge.
“However, the conditions should suit us and we know that if we can click and get on a run you never know.”
England have experienced a 12 months of change, with Kevin Pietersen’s sacking, Cook’s departure as ODI captain and Peter Moores replacing Andy Flower as coach.
“Things are a little different now Mooresy is in charge,” said Buttler.
“He obviously has his own views, beliefs and ways to do things, and he is starting to put his stamp on the side which everyone at Lancashire will know all about.
“He has so much energy and passion for the game which really comes across in his coaching.”
Cook has been replaced as captain by Eoin Morgan, who has taken the reins for eight matches so far in his career.
He averages 71 in those matches and a lot will rest on his shoulders when England get their World Cup campaign underway against Australia at the MCG.
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