The road to World Cup glory is a long one, taking in more than just the seven weeks of the tournament or even the several years of planning and preparation.

For each of England's triumphant players, their story began at the grassroots.

In the aftermath of that historic day at Lord's, some of the key members of Eoin Morgan's squad have returned to their first cricket clubs to connect with and inspire the next generation.

Watch the full video above.

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Eoin Morgan’s world champions will face Ireland in a One-Day International at Trent Bridge on Thursday 10 September 2020. Secure your seats…