Sam Billings learned the value of going "old school" after digging in to tee up England's record Twenty20 victory in St Kitts.
The tourists sealed a massive 137-run win over the West Indies at Warner Park after blowing their opponents away for just 45, but it was Billings who edged the bowling attack for man-of-the-match honours.
The game was heading in an entirely different trajectory when the Kent batsman arrived at the crease with England 32 for four inside six overs. A career-best knock of 87 later and he had altered the complexion of the contest.
"Rooty always calms me down," he said.
"Joe works it out very quickly and that's why he's consistently very good in all formats of the game. It was good to have him out there.
"You don't need to hit every shot you've got straight away. He and I just spoke about getting a score on the board. With the guys who have been rested it provides opportunity for Joe to show what he can do.
"It sounds ridiculous saying Joe Root's getting an opportunity because blokes are getting rested, but that's the way it is. It was great to see him get some runs. There's no doubt he's good enough."
England wrap up their trip with a final T20 in Basseterre on Sunday, with a 3-0 clean sweep on the cards.
Dawid Malan could be handed a first England outing since being axed from the Test team last August, with Joe Denly most likely to step aside, while there is a decision to make over Mark Wood.
The paceman has been rested from the last two games in a bid to manage his fitness but could come in for Liam Plunkett.
