Buttler extended his poor run with the bat when he was out for one off leg-spinner Adam Zampa. “For sure I think my own form has been something that’s probably the most frustrating thing,” said Buttler, whose top score at the tournament is the 43 he made against New Zealand. “Obviously, I’ve had a pivotal position in the batting line-up, so to play as poorly as I have done has had a big effect on the team.”

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But, Buttler, who led his team to the T20 World Cup title last year, said the belief in his game and the team is still intact. “I wouldn’t say the belief shaken, more just the frustration grows and adds,” he said. “Like I said, these are top quality players. I speak about myself more. I think the belief in my game is as high as it’s ever been really, which means why there’s so much frustration.”

‘Not given up yet’

He added: “If I stop believing in myself, I’ve got to make sure I’m the last one that does that. You guys will give up on me a lot earlier than I’ll give up on myself.” England next play the Netherland on November 8 and Pakistan on November 11. The top seven teams from this World Cup will enter the tournament where hosts Pakistan will have automatic qualification. “The Champions Trophy is a tournament we want to be involved in and if we’re going to be involved in it, we need to win some games of cricket,” said Buttler.