5 ways Joe Root can make England a better side

#4 Choosing his seamers

Can Root use Steven Finn more effectively?

While James Anderson and Stuart Broad still lead the pace attack, Chris Woakes gave a good account of himself in India with the new and old ball. Jake Ball is also a capable youngster with pace and fire in his belly.

But Root will be eager to bring back the Steven Finn of old. Finn is a fiery bowler on his day and has all the attributes required of a world class seamer. But accommodating the likes of Anderson, Broad, Woakes and Finn in the same line-up will be tough, especially with Ben Stokes available.

Jake Ball only adds to the conundrum and Root will have to rally together his quicker men without undermining their confidence. Cook made the mistake of entrusting Finn with little responsibility and losing a quality seamer. Root should be careful to not repeat his mistakes.