England welcomed back Stuart Broad for the World Cup Group B clash against Ireland in Bangalore.
The pace bowler was passed fit after missing Sunday’s thrilling tie with India due to a stomach bug.
Ajmal Shahzad made way in the only change to the England side, who will bat first after captain Andrew Strauss - on his 34th birthday - won the toss under clear blue skies.
Ireland, meanwhile, dropped Andrew White and Andre Botha to make way for Alex Cusack and Gary Wilson as they attempt to bounce back from defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match.
England: Strauss (captain), Pietersen, Trott, Bell, Collingwood, Prior (wicketkeeper), Yardy, Bresnan, Swann, Broad, Anderson.
Ireland: Porterfield (captain), Stirling, Joyce, Niall O’Brien (wicketkeeper), Cusack, Kevin O’Brien, Botha, Mooney, Johnston, Dockrell, Rankin.
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