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World Cup 2019: Jofra Archer ready to hit home run

England skipper Morgan backs Jofra to handle pressure of playing against WI, his region of birth

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England captain Eoin Morgan (left) chats with all-rounder Jofra Archer at The Oval in London recently. Pic/Getty Images

England captain Eoin Morgan (left) chats with all-rounder Jofra Archer at The Oval in London recently. Pic/Getty Images

Southampton: England captain Eoin Morgan knows better than most the emotions Jofra Archer will experience when the fast bowler plays against his native West Indies for the first time. Dublin-born batsman Morgan, who switched allegiance from Ireland to England a decade ago, is set to lead the tournament hosts against the Caribbean side in a World Cup group match in Southampton on Friday.

Barring a late injury, Morgan's team will include Barbados-born quick Archer, who only qualified for England earlier this year but whose ability to bowl at speeds of up to 95 mph now makes him a central figure as they chase a first 50-over World Cup title. Archer, whose father is English, could have been playing for the West Indies had he not been overlooked for the Under-19 World Cup four years ago.

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