‘PUNCHING JOE CHANGED ME’

DAVID WARNER admits his life changed when he punched Joe Root in a Birmingham bar in 2013.

He was the Aussie attack dog and it cost him his place in the team – as well as a few fans who thought he had dishonoured the Baggy Green.

“It was definitely a pivotal moment in becoming the person I am today and not just the cricketer,” said Warner (above), ahead of tomorrow’s game with England back at the same venue.

“It was a learning curve. I was young and now I’m old. Two kids, married, there’s a lot of settling down there. If I see him, I’ll give him a handshake.

“The bull can be out, here and there. Just depends on what day you get me. But it’s about coming out and winning games for Australia.”