Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
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"He was very clear on the message of what it is like to be an England cricketer."
— Josh Tongue , Athlete
"Yeah, 100%. What has happened in the past is the past and we need to try to move on from that."
— Josh Tongue , Athlete
"I've tried to forget about that as much as I can and focus on the cricket here, now."
— Josh Tongue , Athlete
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Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
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