Winning ugly is a welcome attribute for England but tougher tests await

By Chris Stocks

Mixed emotions: Moeen Ali was brilliant with the ball but failed in his job as the ‘finisher’ with the bat
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ENGLAND captain Eoin Morgan praised his team for scrambling over the line to win this unexpectedly close first one-day international against Australia.
It’s true that the sign of a champion team in any sport is finding a way to come out on top when you are off your game. But this contest at The Oval should never have been close after England produced a fine bowling display to dismiss a severely under-strength Australia fo...

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