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England haven't lost back-to-back one-day matches in more than two years, a fact Aaron Finch is well aware of headed into their World Cup clash at Lord's.

Australia expect to cop England's full brunt as the hosts try to bounce back in their World Cup clash at Lord's.

Shocked by Sri Lanka last Friday, England haven't lost back-to-back one-day games since January 2017.

At home their record is even more impressive, having not dropped two straight matches since September 2015.

Tuesday's match represents a significant opportunity for Australia to pile pressure on their old enemy, as an England loss would leave them fighting to make the finals.

But after the English were heavily criticised following last week's loss, Australia captain Aaron Finch doesn't expect the walls to cave in around England.

"If you look at their trend, they tend to bounce back and go ultra-aggressive, as well," Finch said.

"So we are ready for that.

"We are expecting them to come out ultra-hard and take the game on, which has been one of their main traits over the last couple of years, in particular."

England have been dealt a blow with attacking opener Jason Roy ruled out of a third straight match through a hamstring strain.

James Vince will open his place, but the rest of their order remains intact with England unconcerned by questions about pressure affecting their batting.

"Guys have performed under pressure for a very long time," Morgan said.

"They have performed under pressure of being favourites for the last two years in series that we've gone in, both away from home and at home.

"I have no question mark about producing under pressure."

In turn, Morgan claimed England's aggressive approach had actually made it easier for the team to be able to bounce back.

"It's trying to keep things as simple as possible," he said.

"Being truthful and honest with our previous performance and trying to learn and rectify the performance almost immediately.

"Because we have quite a strong identity in the way that we play ... it almost becomes a little bit easier and less confusing to guys, the direction in which they need to go."