Bradley West discovers the England one-day allrounder is looking at the positives of missing out on the Sri Lanka tour

David Willey encourages his team during the Cricket World Cup Schools Programme at Lord’s last month.

Willey bowling for England in an ODI against India
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Short-term pain could be long-term gain for David Willey but his absence on this winter’s tour of Sri Lanka offers others the chance to stake a claim for his World Cup spot.
A back injury will keep Willey out of England action in November after the Yorkshire all-rounder was a virtual...