Eoin Morgan hoping to boost cricket's profile like never before by winning World Cup
Daily MailEngland captain Eoin Morgan wants his side to embrace their chance to become heroes by lifting the World Cup on home soil. England bowler Jofra Archer sprints as the team train on the eve of their World Cup opener Jos Buttler bats in the nets at the Oval as England prepare to take on South Africa on Thursday Jason Roy practises in the net ahead of the start of a tournament England are favourites to win England captain Eoin Morgan predicts a major boost for the sport's legacy if they win 'It would mean a huge amount, the World Cup alone raises the profile of the game and is a platform for every young kid in this country to have a hero or have the inspiration to pick up a ball or a bat,' he said. Ben Stokes and Liam Plunkett warm up for training with a game of football Moeen Ali chases after Chris Woakes during the team's customary kickaround before training Ben Stokes sprints while wearing a resistance band during England nets on Wednesday Jason Roy and Joe Root team up with a big elastic band during training at the Oval Joe Root and Eoin Morgan pictured in the nets during England batting practice Captain Morgan speaks with Jofra Archer ahead of the bowler's first World Cup match Ben Stokes faces in the nets as England complete their preparations ahead of South Africa Asked if England were focused solely on getting a positive result or were just as eager to make a statement with the manner of their performance, the Dubliner was unequivocal. Mark Wood and Eoin Morgan stretch during warm-ups ahead of training on Wednesday James Vince reaches to gather the ball during a fielding drill in Wednesday's training session The batting is the question mark.