'Not focusing on World Cup spot' – Jofra Archer

Archer isn't part of England's 15-man squad for the World Cup at the moment, but with the teams allowed to make changes to it till the 23 May deadline, the fast-bowling all-rounder could still make it to the side if he impresses against Pakistan.

However, he was keen to point out that he wasn't focussing on the premier event too much, at the moment. "It's game by game, I'm not thinking too far ahead," he said. "If I do well here, it will probably put my case forward. But I'm not focusing on the World Cup spot. Anyone would think about it.

"But [all I can do is] just play well here and hope. I'll try not to set my heart on it. Obviously, the guys have been together a long time and they probably do deserve it, so I won't feel too bad if I'm left out."

Archer made his ODI debut for England against Ireland in Malahide on Friday, helping the visitors to a four-wicket win. He took a brilliant catch to see off Paul Stirling, and also picked up his maiden ODI wicket when he dismissed the crucial Mark Adair to return 1/40 from eight overs.

He later admitted he wasn't expecting to make his England debut as "early" as he has. "It's done now. I'm here," he said. "It happened a bit quicker than I expected – I had my eyes set on 2023 and to be given the opportunity so early is really exciting. I'm here with a great team at a great time."

Archer, born in Barbados but the holder of a British passport, was fast-tracked to the England squad after the England and Wales Cricket Board changed their eligibility criteria. There are plenty of calls for him to be included in the World Cup squad, but former players have also suggested such a move would cause problems in the team.

Archer, however, said the team had received him with open arms. "It's been very welcoming," the paceman said. "I knew most of the guys before coming here but it's nice to come into a new team with some people you know. Sometimes the media can get things wrong and misquote people. Since I've been here I didn't feel any malice at all. It's a really welcoming bunch of lads. I'm happy."