Morgan alert of Bangladesh threat

If we talk about the England team before and after the 2015 World Cup, we will notice a lot of differences. Eoin Morgan’s side have grown from strength to strength in these two years and won eight out of nine ODIs against the likes of the West Indies, Ireland and of course, the world's No 1 ranked side, South Africa. However, there are still some ifs and buts lingering over the English side in that the bitter memories of being knocked out from the World Cup down under by Bangladesh might still haunt the former when the two teams face each other in the 2017 Champions Trophy opener on Thursday in London. When asked whether England would target revenge against Bangladesh after losing to them in both the 2011 and 2015 World Cup, Morgan informed that his side have improved significantly as a unit since then but said the Tigers have the ability to beat any team on their day. “I think recent form you have to take into account. The last time we played them, obviously was a home series for Bangladesh, and we know how strong they are at home. I think that was the first time that they won five series at home,” the Ireland-born English captain Morgan said in the pre-match press conference at Kennington Oval on Wednesday. “We know they are a strong team, and this is their first Champions Trophy, so that comes with an element of pressure as well. [Thursday] is a big day for everybody. We are really looking forward to it,” he said. According to the 30-year old, the defeats against Bangladesh in Australia and the West Indies in the 2016 World T20 final motivated them to work hard and improve as an outfit. Apart from the World T20 success in 2010, England have no other major titles under their belt and Morgan is of the opinion that their performance in the Champions Trophy will have a great impact on their side in future. “I think it's really important. We're not very fortunate enough to play in a tri-series where you're exposed to must-win games. I suppose the Champions Trophy, the beauty of it is that whoever does win the trophy will thoroughly deserve it. Because like I've mentioned, you can be knocked out. And I suppose mistakes can be taken advantage of; and limiting those mistakes. I suppose focusing on your strengths as a side is a very important part of winning it,” he said.