England must unleash Jofra

ENGLAND must abandon any thoughts of mothballing Jofra Archer and unleash him at Australia every chance they get.

- BY NEIL SQUIRES

AUSTRALIA have left themselves exposed by the musical chairs at the top of their batting order says England legend Phil Tufnell.

Since panto villain David Warner's exit 22 months ago FIVE different opening partnerships have been tried - and a SIXTH is on the cards after belated debutant Jake Weatherald (above) was called up at the age of 31.

“England are going to be targeting that,” said Tufnell. “You can just see a little chink in the armour. Usman Khawaja hasn't been setting the world alight - and now we're not even sure who he is going to be opening with.

The England chiefs have rationed how much cricket their fast-bowling spearhead has played since his comeback from long-term injury.

But former England star Phil Tufnell believes that when The Ashes starts in the early hours of Friday morning, they have to go hard at Australia from the first ball and never ease up.