England assistant coach Paul Farbrace has claimed that Andrew Strauss deserves to be given some credit for his role in changing the team's fortunes in limited-overs cricket.
Strauss was introduced as director of cricket as part of the shake-up of the England staff following their disastrous World Cup campaign, and his arrival has coincided with promising performances in all formats.
After claiming a one-day international series triumph over New Zealand earlier this year, Eoin Morgan's side are one win from clinching a 3-2 victory over world champions Australia.
"Straussy has made it very clear that one-day cricket is as important as Test cricket," Farbrace told reporters.
"He said that right from the start. He likes the idea of having a clear line between Test and one-day cricket and having a bigger squad of players.
"When a Test match finishes, players aren't just thinking about changing the ball and the colour of the kit. We've actually got people coming into the one-day squad who are desperate to do well."
England and Australia meet in the fifth ODI at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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