'Perfect performance' could change World Cup squad – Eoin Morgan

England swept the T20Is 3-0 after bundling out West Indies for 72 to pick up an eight-wicket win in St Kitts. This after keeping them to a humbling 45 in the second T20I at the same venue.

Having suffered a 2-1 loss in the Test series and been held to a 2-2 draw in the one-day internationals, England desperately needed this dominant win in the T20Is. That it came with a few of the regulars rested was a sign of the depth they possess, and Morgan admitted it could affect their CWC 2019 squad selection.

“That's as close as we could have got to a perfect performance,” Morgan told Test Match Special. “Throughout this T20 series, we have played extremely well. What we have seen over the last two games is individuals standing up and producing match-winning performances.

"The guys who did perform here certainly will be talked about in selection meetings. The guys played close to perfect. There is an opportunity to look at other guys outside of our mainstay players. I probably see our bowling line-up changing more than our batting.

“David Willey really did stand out with that early spell. We felt he was our best option to swing the new ball, and he's very deceptive with his slower balls. Sam Billings, Chris Jordan and Joe Denly have also come in and done well.”

Willey, in fact, had a terrific series. He claimed a career-best 4/7 in the third T20I and ended the series as the joint-top wicket-taker, along with Chris Jordan, with six wickets in the three matches.

Willey had recently questioned the clamour in England to call up all-rounder Jofra Archer, who was born in Barbados but holds a British passport, after he becomes eligible for selection later this month. Willey believed England would be better off sticking to the players who have got them this far.

That meant there was more scrutiny on his performance, but he delivered. "They are the kind of days you dream about in Twenty20 cricket," said Willey. "Very often, it's a batter's game, so to be a bowler and get some wickets, then to win in the fashion we did is brilliant.

“Touring is difficult when you're not playing, and when you do get your opportunity, there is a bit more pressure on for you to step up and contribute. I always feel I play my best cricket when I'm playing regularly, so it can present a challenge to hit your straps when you're not playing regularly. To come out and play as I have gives me a lot of confidence.”

As for West Indies, despite their poor performances in the T20Is, there was still some joy after what was, on the whole, a fine series for the home side. “This was a special series for us as we showed that we can play well, we can compete, and we can win against teams ranked higher,” said captain Jason Holder.

“The Test series was exceptional and the ODI series equally as good. The T20 series just wasn’t ours, we were outplayed, but we would say we did well overall against England and we are happy with the success we had in the last six to seven weeks.”