England one day squad is taking shape

JOS Buttler believes England’s white-ball reboot is taking shape ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.

- By RORY DOLLARD Cricket correspondent

Buttler stepped down as captain after leading a hat-trick of disappointing tournaments, giving up their 50 and 20-over titles before falling flat at the Champions Trophy earlier this year.

With Harry Brook installed as skipper and Brendon McCullum increasing his reach as all-format head coach, they are now in the early stages of a rebuild that will be put to the test in February when they take on the world in India and Sri Lanka.

With the Ashes looming, Brook, 26, and McCullum are sitting out this week's three-match series against Ireland - which began on Wednesday with a four-wicket win in Malahide - but Buttler is already seeing positive signs.