Trescothick and Harmison tame Ireland

ENGLAND relied on their established players rather than their newcomers to ensure a comfortable victory in their inaugural one-day international against Ireland.

Aiming for a dominant performance prior to the start of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, England were hoping their new-look side would respond to the historic first meeting between the two sides.

But instead of debutants Ed Joyce, Jamie Dalrymple and Glen Chapple seizing their opportunity, it was the more experienced members of England’s line-up who were the main contributors to their 38-run victory at Stormont.