JOFRA ARCHER is primed for another showdown against Australia on Saturday with England optimistic they will have a clean bill of health for their Champions Trophy opener in Lahore.

A demoralising tour of India that saw England lose seven of eight white-ball matches including all three ODIs ended last week with injury concerns to several of their 15-strong Champions Trophy squad.

But while Archer missed the final two ODIs due to a cut on his right hand, he is set to be unleashed against Australia after playing a full role in England’s training session this afternoon.