Jos Buttler is optimistic that England will bounce back from their heavy loss to Australia in the opening Ashes Test, insisting that ‘nothing really changes’ going into the second Test at Lord’s.
“If you’re not good enough for long enough, then you’re not going to win the game,” Buttler told reporters at an event at Lord’s. “But we’ve got a fantastic team, nothing really changes. We’ve lost that game, but we come here with a lot of excitement and belief that we’re a good enough side to win this Test and make it one-all.”
Leach was an unlikely hero with the bat in the one-off Test against Ireland last month, scoring 92 as a nightwatchman at Lord’s. Buttler is confident that the 28-year-old will fit well into the team, owing to his all-round competence.
“I’m excited for [Leach]. He’s worked very hard to be in the position he’s got himself into. He’ll come in and he’s a great person to bring into the team. He brings a lot of energy, a lot of skill with the ball, and he’ll be excited for the challenge.
“I’m sure he’ll be looking forward to batting at Lord’s again.”
