He said: "They can do well in one-day cricket if they get their heads right and find a format to play the game.

"I think there is enough talent in this team to do well in one-day cricket."

He did however mention that the absence of opener Trescothick is a huge loss that that might be Englands downfall and also spoke about Uman Afzaal not being named in the squad.

"I played with Usman at Northampton last year and he looks a very talented player," said Ganguly.

"I'm sure if he gets an opportunity for England he will do well for the country.

"I feel he's got a lot of ability. He can he it the ball, he's a clean striker of the ball and can be a strength to English cricket."

But even without Uman and Trescothick, Ganguly says England fans should have reason to be hopeful.

"Kevin Pietersen is obviously a talented player, so is Ian Bell, and of course Andrew Flintoff.

"It all depends how England play. It's very difficult to predict how teams will play in World Cups but they have a good side."

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