Southampton: England captain Eoin Morgan insists his Barbados-born pace sensation Jofra Archer will not be overawed in their World Cup match against West Indies, a team he could have played for.
Tournament favourites England take on dark horses West Indies in a what promises to be an enticing contest at the Rose Bowl here Friday.
Playing against the nation of his birth, all eyes will be on his 24-year-old fast bowler Archer, who has made an explosive start to his international career.
"Jofra has been very consistent over a long period of time, since he came to Sussex. It is great he is in an England shirt. It does feel different the first time you play against a side you could have played for. I am sure he will handle it," Morgan said at the pre-match press conference Thursday.
Morgan himself played 23 ODI matches for Ireland before switching allegiances. "I did not find it difficult (against Ireland for the first time). It was a different challenge, rather than a difficult one," the present England skipper said.
The hosts were sweating on the fitness of Mark Wood ahead of the clash against the West Indies, with the fast bowler battling an ankle injury.
