Cricket: David Willey inspires England to victory against Ireland

Willey was jettisoned to accommodate Jofra Archer in England's World Cup squad last year and the Yorkshire left-armer took centre stage on his international comeback
Cricket: David Willey inspires England to victory against Ireland
England's David Willey bowls during the First One Day International of the Royal London Series at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Picture: Mike Hewitt/NMC Pool/PA Wire

David Willey celebrated his England return with a maiden one-day international five-wicket haul as the world champions drew first blood in the Royal London series against Ireland at the Ageas Bowl.

Willey was jettisoned to accommodate Jofra Archer in England's World Cup squad last year, but with several regulars absent due to their Test commitments the Yorkshire left-armer took centre stage on his international comeback.

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