ENG Vs AUS: Liam Livingstone Rejects Eoin Morgan's "Unsettled" Claims

England’s all-rounder, Liam Livingstone, has firmly refuted the claims made by former captain Eoin Morgan, who expressed concerns about the team’s morale and alleged unsettled nature within the dressing room. In the wake of England’s loss to India by a significant margin of 100 runs in Lucknow, Liam Livingstone took the opportunity to clarify that there is no discord or unrest among the players.

Liam Livingstone, in response to Eoin Morgan’s comments, emphasized the deep respect and camaraderie that the team holds for Morgan. He addressed reporters in the mixed zone and stated, “Everybody in that dressing room has got immense respect for Morgs. We all love Morgs, but hand on heart there is nothing going wrong in the team.”

Eoin Morgan, who captained England to their World Cup victory in 2019, had expressed his concerns about the team’s performance and apparent unrest within the squad. He questioned the methods employed by the team and raised doubts about their morale and confidence, given the substantial losses they’ve suffered in the tournament.

“The method which they’re trying to use and given the substantial nature in which they’ve lost the game(s). It is definitely called into question, the morale within the changing room and the confidence. It must be at its lowest that it’s been for a considerable period of time now,” he added.

Eoin Morgan Criticises England’s Selection

Eoin Morgan’s criticism extended to England’s selection, highlighting the challenges they’ve faced in finding a balanced and effective team. He pointed out that the team has struggled to regain the confidence in the methods that made them double world champions.

“They’ve made mistakes with selection. They’ve really struggled to find a balanced side and one that’s effective enough to compete, never mind win this tournament. It’s been unbelievably challenging for Jos and his team and they have to regain the confidence in the method that they’ve used for so long that has made them double world champions,” Eoin Morgan concluded.

England’s campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has faced multiple setbacks, with losses to prominent teams and the challenge of identifying the right team combination. Despite this, Livingstone remains steadfast in his assertion that there are no internal issues causing unrest within the team.

Looking ahead, England’s World Cup journey continues with matches against Australia, the Netherlands, and Pakistan. Their upcoming fixtures provide an opportunity to regroup, regain confidence, and address the concerns raised by Eoin Morgan. The team remains determined to perform at their best and rekindle the spirit that led them to World Cup glory in the past.