Willey determined to enjoy England return

David Willey has said he treats every England appearance as “if it’s my last” following his heartbreaking exit from the victorious 2019 World Cup squad.

Having been a regular in the 50-over format, the paceman was left out on the eve of the tournament as England opted for Jofra Archer instead before triumphing on home soil. The 31-year-old, however, has fought back to regain his place in an England squad now without the injured Archer and the leftarmer could now feature against the West Indies in Dubai today. But the painful memories of two years ago remain vivid for Willey. “I don’t think anything that happens in my cricketing career will ever be as bad or disappointing as that,” he said.