Australia coach Justin Langer said his side would be ready to face a “dangerous” England team after he watched them during their T20 series against Pakistan.
Langer’s men face England in three T20s at Southampton, with Friday’s opener at the Ageas Bowl their first major match since March, before playing the 50-over world champions in three ODIs in Manchester.
Langer told a conference call from Australia’s training base in Southampton on Wednesday that he was wary of Eoin Morgan’s men.
“Dangerous... that’s what I made of England. I’ve watched the way Eoin Morgan plays, it’s exciting to watch, he just comes out and smacks it from ball one.”
“They’ve been the best one-day team in the world for a few years now.... We came here two years ago and got smashed 5-0,” added Langer, who said being whitewashed had put “hairs on the chest” of a youthful team.
“We came here last year, won two out of three games, just didn’t win the big one in the (World Cup) semi-final. They are a very good cricket team, well led.
“We know what to expect and we’ll be ready.”