BRUTAL JOS STICKS IT TO THE AUSSIES

Morgan hails his world-class hitman

- DEAN WILSON

JOS BUTTLER put his freakish talent on brutal display to crush Australia for the first time this winter and push the boundaries of what is possible in the game.

Buttler's 71 not out from 32 balls was an exhibition in clean, powerful hitting and secured England an eightwicket win with a whopping 50 balls to spare.

But it was the manner in which he took each and every bowler apart that drew the greatest admiration from skipper Eoin Morgan, who believes Buttler is pushing the game to new heights.

“I think he's certainly one of our players who are at the forefront of change in the game," said Morgan. “He's one of the best players in the world but yet he's still trying to improve his game.

"He is trying to get better against every single bowler that he faces, he's not just targeting those that might suit him There have been some great wins by England over the Aussies in recent memory, and this thrashing can sit right alongside them.