Playing at a World Cup undoubtedly attracts an increased level of scrutiny that feels different to participating in regular bilateral series. The comments don't represent this England team. I probably spent five years being ultra-defensive towards the media, thinking they were out to get me all the time, and I think Jonny is maybe in that place now. He has a very good cricket brain, which shouldn't be lost to the game, and his job is to offer opinions. Thankfully, England haven't got many and that's why we are a good team.

Source: Daily Mail June 29, 2019 21:45 UTC