After Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler, they have become a successful white-ball side, and are the second favourites behind India.

This generation of players would be crowned if England made it all the way to the final.

The 2019 World Cup at Lord’s was fantastic, but defending that title in India, without the home crowd or familiar conditions, would truly be something special. England are feared as a team. With full knowledge of the destructive power of the batting lineup, opposition bowlers are intimidated.

As a result of Ben Stokes’ injured knee, there are serious questions surrounding England’s bowling.

Can Adil Rashid last the tournament as a leg-spinner? What is the outlook for all-rounder Moeen Ali? Will they choose a seamer?

However, England – and their opponents, too – know they can chase any score, and that’s a good place to begin.

After the uncertainty over selection, their 3-1 series win against New Zealand last month answered a few questions.

After coming out of retirement, Stokes’ 182 put an end to any absurd doubts.

With his century, 96 and 50, Dawid Malan nailed down that spot at the top of the order.

His record speaks for itself, so let him get on with it. It always amazes me that people question him.