Ireland looking to land ODI bloody nose on England

Not qualifying for the World Cup next month was a big blow for Ireland and one they cannot put right until an expanded event comes around in 2027.

Ireland's Paul Stirling

Ireland will be watching next month's World Cup from home but interim captain Paul Stirling insists there is no lack of motivation for their series against neighbours England.

The Irish missed out on a place at the tournament after crashing out of this summer's qualifier in Zimbabwe, where Sri Lanka and Netherlands emerged to take their place in the final 10.