England v Ireland: Ollie Pope eyes Ashes runs after struggle in Australia
Pope plundered 205 on the second day of the Test against Ireland to put England on course for a huge win at Lord's.
"That's not me saying I wasn't working hard enough, because I was. I was probably not working smart enough. That's where I've got better over the past 12 months or so."Pope was just 20 when he made his England debut against India in 2018, but failed to establish himself in the side across the first four years of his career, averaging 28.66 from 23 matches while batting in a variety of positions.
Pope has also been installed as England's vice-captain and will serve as Stokes' deputy when the Ashes begin on 16 June."It's important I go about it the same as I have in every other Test over the last year. Hopefully the runs come from there."
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