England have Ashes points to prove against Ireland

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The last time I walked under the media centre at Lord’s, 30,000 people were singing and celebrating England winning the World Cup.

It was an incredible atmosphere and I’m not sure that my voice has fully recovered.

On Tuesday, when I did the same walk on the way to interview Joe Root, the Test captain, it was considerably quieter.

It is strange being back and must be stranger for the players who were involved, returning to an empty dressing room.

But that must be put to one side as this second part of the summer begins. First it is the match against Ireland, beginning on Wednesday, then the Ashes start next week.

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