David Willey and Adil Rashid star for England as both top orders struggle... PLAYER RATINGS

The Cricketer runs the rule over the individual performances of both sets of players during England's ODI victory over Ireland at the Ageas Bowl

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ENGLAND

Jason Roy (24): A typically fast start by England’s opener before he was pinned lbw. 4

Jonny Bairstow (2): Did not get going, and fell victim to Ireland’s ploy of using spin against England’s openers. 2

James Vince (25): Entertaining, aesthetically pleasing and ultimately not quite satisfying from the Hampshire local. 4

Tom Banton (11): Uncharacteristically slow from the 21-year-old. Out to a giant top edge that ballooned into the keeper’s gloves. 3

Sam Billings (67*): By far the most entertaining batsman on display. Timed the ball beautifully, particularly through the legside. 8

Eoin Morgan (36*): Never looked in any sort of discomfort as he played the rock role alongside Billings. 7

Moeen Ali (0-37 & DNB): Typically reliable with the ball. 5

Tom Curran (1-37 & DNB): A quiet game from the Surrey allrounder. 5

David Willey (5-30 & DNB): Excellent return to England’s team after his World Cup heartbreak. Mixed lines effectively. His first ODI five-for. 9

Adil Rashid (1-26 & DNB): Masterful. An absolute masterclass of limited-overs legspin. His most miserly figures in the format. Increased speed suggests his should issues of last year are fading. 9

Saqib Mahmood (2-36 & DNB): Extracted pace and bounce from the Southampton surface, and well rewarded for his efforts. 7.5

^{Curtis Campher made a half-century for Ireland}

IRELAND

Paul Stirling (2 & 0-1): Chipped up a tame catch to midwicket in the first over. 2

Gareth Delany (22 & 0-4): Started with a bang, taking the attack to the English seamers, but then slapped Willey to Banton at backward point. 4

Andrew Balbirnie (3): Swiped at a wide one from Willey and paid the price. Disappointing dismissal. 2

Harry Tector (0): Scratched around for seven balls before chopping on to Mahmood. An unhappy introduction to the international arena. 2

Kevin O’Brien (22): Got his feet under the table then launched Rashid down the throat of long-off. 4

Lorcan Tucker (0): Trapped on the crease by a Willey inswinger third ball. 2

Curtis Campher (59*): The anchor role his team desperately needed as they tried to squeeze a competitive score out of a diabolical start. 7

Simi Singh (0 & 0-23): Catastrophic run out. Did not get much chance to show what he can do with the ball. 3

Andy McBrine (40 & 1-47): Valuable runs down the order with the bat; managed to keep something of a lid on England's attacking instincts. 7.5

Barry McCarthy (3 & 0-3): Hobbled out of the game after bowling five balls. 5

Craig Young (11 & 2-56): Produced decent pace, and found some movement off the wicket as he claimed the wickets of Roy and Vince. 6.5

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