DUCK HUNT

Inglis reels in big Ben ton with ease

- DAVID CHARLESWORTH

JOS BUTTLER insisted England still have "optimism and belief" despite their one-day woes continuing after Josh Inglis powered Australia to victory.

England's 351-8 after being asked to bat first, underpinned by Ben Duckett's magnificent 165 off 143 balls, were the highest team and individual scores in Champions Trophy history.

Australia lurched to 136-4 but Inglis, born and bred in Yorkshire before moving to Perth just before turning 15, crashed an unbeaten 120 off 86 balls to lift his side to a stunning five-wicket win.

England's 17th loss in their last 24 ODIs leaves them likely needing to beat Afghanistan and South Africa to reach the semi-finals.

Captain Buttler said: "The longer (the losing run) goes on, the closer you get to winning and optimism and belief is very much there in the team.

"Sometimes you put in a really good performance but the opposition are desperate to win and can play well too.