Morgan has England defection plans

EOIN MORGAN will line-up proudly in the green of Ireland against England tomorrow hoping he can become the second Irish player to defect to the opposition.

The 20-year-old left-hander is already regarded as one of the rising stars of Irish cricket, having excelled at every age level he has represented.

But, in the next few years, he is hopeful of following Middlesex team-mate Ed Joyce and donning the blue of England, opening the floodgates for Irish players hoping to make the grade at the highest level.