This is still a strong Ireland squad but Italy will be coming here looking to avenge the heavy defeat they suffered the last time they were in Dublin two years ago. This is an exciting Ireland team. There are plenty of guys putting their hands up to be part of things going forward.

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bowl.

He arrived at the crease with England two wickets down inside two overs, after only making a combined four runs in his first two innings of the tournament.