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Buttler talks through his innovative approach to batting and his desire to remain unconventional ahead of the series against Australia

Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan are happy to keep on innovating their batting styles, ahead of England's one-day international series against Australia.

The duo are taking time out before welcoming Australia to English shores, with every match live on Sky Sports Cricket.

Buttler, who was recalled by England's Test side for the drawn series with Pakistan, has become famed for his execution of the 'scoop shot' and the 27-year-old admitted he intends to continue doing things differently.

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"It (scoop shot) is obviously one of my favourite shots, I enjoy that unconventional side of the game and looking to innovate," Buttler said. "When it comes off you get that bit of a thrill and a buzz.

"Trying to keep a still head and your eye on the ball is obviously key to not getting hit."

Morgan, who was named in the ODI squad for matches against Scotland and Australia despite recently fracturing his finger, added: "I tend to leave the crease as late as possible, just as he (the bowler) tries to release the ball I'll come down the wicket.

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"A key thing to that when you're coming down the wicket is keeping your head and eyes as balanced as possible so you're down bobbing up and down or side to side.

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"I think you can impose yourself on the bowler's best ball... I suppose being innovative is what you're trying to do so putting the bowler off is one way of doing that."

England will go up against Scotland on Sunday before their first meeting with Australia at the Oval on Wednesday.

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