After losing the thrilling ODI series 2-1 to South Africa , England will be looking to right some wrongs when the shortest form of international cricket takes centre stage in Wednesday's first battle.

All roads lead to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, where the Three Lions have enjoyed playing in recent history. The hosts should be eager to start the series on a positive note, and not the way in which the ODI series started.

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Usually, losing an ODI series would be surrounded by despair and pessimism, but not after England’s performance in Sunday’s final match at Southampton.

The Three Lions obliterated South Africa after being put into bat, with young powerhouse Jacob Bethell notching up his maiden international century alongside a typically efficient ton from Joe Root

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