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Joe Root's second coming as England captain unpacked: The mistakes he needs to learn from, how he'll throw away the 'comfort blanket' and why his lack of 'main character energy' will help the dressing room

Daily Mail 1 min read 5 hours ago

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Whatever concerns England fans may have about the decision to reappoint Joe Root to the captaincy of the Test team, no one can accuse him of lacking self-awareness.
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