Root says Trophy exit tough to take but eyes winning summer

By Chris Stocks

JOE ROOT has assured England fans there will be no hangover into the rest of the summer from the crushing disappointment of this week’s Champions Trophy exit.
Root cut a distraught figure after England blew their chance to close in on a first major 50-over title by falling victim to a shock semi-final defeat by Pakistan in Cardiff on Wednesday.
After next week’s three T20s against South Africa, a series Root has been rested for, England’s focus will turn to the four Tests against the Proteas, st...