VIDEO: Trevor Bayliss assesses England after ODI series loss

Trevor Bayliss, at the post-match press conference, reflected on the concluded One-Day International (ODI) series, his idea about building a team for the future and filling the open gaps in the line-up, and more, after his team was thrashed by Australia by eight wickets in the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) at Old Trafford, on Sunday. Eoin Morgan, the England captain, was hit on the head by a bouncer, retired hurt, and did not bat again, as England capitulated for 138. Bayliss was asked about his condition; there was relief when he said Morgan was up and about and talking, after being down for about an hour. READ: Trevor Bayliss: Ashes 2015 win highlight of my tenure so far

That England’s batsmen were unable to put up any resistance on the all-important finale was attributed to the unravelling of an occasional bad day at the office, the result of which may have been mitigated it had the team had more experience. ‘No one has put their hands up’, Bayliss said, adding there are batting spots up for grabs in the near future.

The opening Test slot has not been nailed down. Bayliss did not dismiss the idea of persisting with Adam Lyth, the opener who had a poor Ashes series, for he has shown promise with his County exploits and against New Zealand. The key, according to Bayliss, was to select a core group of players and giving them a long run so they may develop into an experienced unit that will enable them to become a smart international unit capable of churning out results even on their bad days. READ: Steven Smith: Australia shaken after Eoin Morgan suffered a blow to his head

He said it will be good to nail down a group of 15 to 16 players to train and develop internationally leading up to the Champions Trophy 2017.