Tim Nielsen
Former Australia coach on BBC Test Match Special

"There is a real spring and energy in England's step. The fast bowlers have bowled an excellent length and they have been all over these Bangladesh batsmen from the start."

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England have got Bangladesh rattled - Mahmudullah aiming a horrible pull shot at James Anderson and almost getting an under-edge to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. Six dots.

There is little noise coming from the stands, meaning England's shouts of encouragement are audible. They are bouncing about the outfield and throwing the ball in hard. Just two singles from another probing Stuart Broad over.

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Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport in Adelaide

"English relief is palpable, not just for the two early wickets, but to see James Anderson swing the ball for the first time in the tournament. One note of caution: 12 of the 15 games in Australia so far have been won by the side batting first."

James Anderson is clocking 86mph now. It's amazing what a couple of wickets can do. The Burnley Express looks pristine on this surface, getting one to beat the outside edge of Sarkar and almost knock out the top of off. A master craftsman at work.

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Geoffrey Boycott
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"Whenever the ball moves around, he's a master bowler. He bowls lines and lengths and he moves the ball. Obviously the pitches are so straw-coloured that if you err in length you are going to get whacked. Bangladesh are a force to be reckoned with in their own conditions, but they are like a good bottle of wine. If they get shaken up they don't travel very well."

Another one! James Anderson has found his mojo now. He runs the ball across the left-handed Tamim Iqbal who can only guide it to Joe Root at first slip. A little wobble off the seam, a little nibble by the batsman and England are up and running in style.

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Geoffrey Boycott
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"I think he could have gone at that with two hands. It was a nice comfortable height."

Stuart Broad has a little routine before he bowls - it involves tieing the drawstring on his trousers and then jumping up and down on the spot. Two balls in, and Broad puts a third slip in place as he tries to run the ball across the left-handers at the crease. Tamim Iqbal does indeed edge towards third grab but a diving Chris Jordan can't grasp the difficult opportunity. Sarkar is off the mark with a lofted four through the off side.

Chris Wilson:, external Broad is untouchable! Way worse than Finn so far in the whole tournament.

James Anderson's early strike evokes memories of the sort of start England had on this same ground in the 2010-11 Ashes down under,, external when they reduced the Aussies to 2-3 in the third over - getting rid of Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke. Soumya Sarkar joins Tamim Iqbal at the crease and is firmly behind the first ball he faces.

Geoffrey Boycott
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"Full marks to the England captain for putting an extra slip in. That shows positive intent. It's a batting World Cup so if you can take a couple of early wickets, it's priceless."

That's the way to do it. Ball pitched up by James Anderson, a little seam movement and the groping left-hander nicks off to the safe hands of the recalled Chris Jordan at third slip.

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It's a warm, sunny day in Adelaide. Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes will open the batting for Bangladesh. James Anderson is limbering up for England.

Stuart in Sydney: Win the toss and bowl?! Have England not been watching the rest of the tournament during their free time? Win the toss and bat first in day/night game in Australia and chance of victory is about 95% so far in this tournament. Oh well, why do it the easy way after all...

BBC Radio Test Match Special

"Here is the pitch at the Adelaide Oval."

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One England player in particular could be heard above all others during the national anthem. I'm fairly certain it was Stuart Broad. Rousing.

It's time to crack on then. The waiting is over, can England finally step up? The teams are lined up on the outfield, separated by the officials as the two national anthems are played.

Dr Adrian Waller: England's batting has been quite reasonable, but their bowling needs a lot of improvement and consistency. I honestly believe, however, that they are in with an excellent chance of at least reaching the semis. Good luck England!