5 Players who can help England win the 2019 World Cup 

The 12th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup is set to happen in England and Wales from 30th May to 14th July 2019. They are set to host the World Cup after twenty years and are hoping to create history by winning their first ever ODI World Cup.

The talk around the English cricketing circle is that 2019 could be their most historic year ever.

England's summer schedule consists of two of the biggest cricketing tournaments in World Cup and the Ashes. This is only the second time ever after 1975 that both those tournaments are happening in the same country in the same year. With the way they have performed in the last four years, they will fancy their chances to lift both the trophies.

Post-2015 World Cup, England have shown a new approach to One-day Internationals which has paved way for their success. In fact, they have the best Win-Loss ratio since 2015 WC. The new aggressive approach is due to the new players with most of them playing their first World Cup.

Let's look at five players who could help England win the World Cup:

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#1 Ben Stokes

Stokes' all-round skills add stability to the team

If there is one all-rounder who has created more impact in the last four years, then it is Ben Stokes. The Durham man is an integral part of both the batting and bowling units. He along with Captain Morgan will be key in the middle overs against the spinners.

He also plays the role of a finisher in this aggressive English batting line-up. With Flat pitches and smaller grounds, his big hitting ability will have a greater impact in crunch situations. He has the knack of picking up wickets with the ball.

Stokes can be nippy with the ball in seaming conditions and has the ability to pick wickets with the new ball. The 27-year old has taken the death bowling duties and has done very well.

Having been a pioneer with bat and bowl, England will be hoping for Stokes to shine for them to lift the World Cup.

#2 Joe Root

Joe Root's form will hold the key for England in the WC 2019

England's aggressive batting approach has been well documented with the fact that England has scored four of the top five totals in an innings since the 2015 World Cup. In fact, in the same period, they are the only team to have an average run rate of over 6. Joe Root serves as a perfect foil that anchors this batting line-up.

He plays the role of sheet anchor and holds up one end while others continue to play their shots in the middle overs. There were doubts around his place in the starting XI when Ben Stokes came back from injury last July.

But his twin centuries against India helped them win the series 2-1 as they became the only team to beat India in a bilateral series since Feb 2016. The way he handled the wrist spinners made the difference in that series and the hosts will be hoping for a similar play to win the World Cup.

#3 Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler is one of the best ODI finishers going around in ODIs

Probably the most improved and impactful player in England's ODI resurrection is wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler. England's vice-captain has played some scintillating knocks in ODI cricket which also includes England's fastest ever ODI hundred off just 46 balls against Pakistan.

His first five centuries were scored under less than run-a-ball and his career strike rate of 117 is a clear indicator of the same. He has been brilliant with the lower order and has been scoring heaps of runs consistently. Their lower order averages 28 which is six runs more than the second-best team.

The series against Australia in 2018 showed another version when he helped England chase a modest total of 206 after being in trouble at 114/8. It was an innings of substance which showcased he not only wields the long handle but also play the situation and win matches from crucial match situations.

Buttler will be playing a key role in England's World Cup dream.

#4 Liam Plunkett

Liam Plunkett is an experienced campaigner in white-ball cricket

Liam Plunkett made his debut at the age of 19 and made an instant impact against India and Pakistan. But he was dropped after a few years in International cricket. Just after his comeback, there has been no looking back for the 33-year-old, as he has led the English bowling attack.

Post-2015 World Cup debacle, England sacked all the senior bowlers and brought youngsters into the team. The rise of Liam at that time helped the likes of Chris Woakes, David Willey and Chris Jordan to adapt as his experience was invaluable to the team.

He has picked up 76 wickets in 44 Innings. Having played in Indian Premier League and Big Bash League, his experience in pressure situations under big crowds will be a great asset for captain Morgan.

He is also one among bowling all-rounders that England posses. He still holds the record for the highest ninth-wicket partnership. His batting exploits could be handy in the death overs.

#5 Adil Rashid

Rashid has been England's mainstay in the spin bowling department

Many people credit the success of England's team to the aggressive batsmen and utility all-rounders. But the unsung hero of their limited overs setup is leg spinner, Adil Rashid. He has been a regular feature in England's team and has a huge impact in the middle overs.

Adil Rashid has picked the second most number of wickets in One-day Internationals since 2015 World Cup second only Afghan spinner Rashid Khan.

Given the fact that Afghanistan played most of their matches against lesser ranked teams and Associate nations, he is bound to take more. England having played against top teams in all conditions, Rashid has taken 116 wickets in 69 innings.

His wicket-taking exploits in the middle overs will be important when the poms start their journey come 30th May. He is also a handy batsman down the order. It was Adil who accompanied Buttler and helped England chase 206 from 114/8.