New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- England batter Joe Root sees the three ODIs against India, leading into the Champions Trophy a "really useful" opportunity to be together as a group and get into a good place before the tournament begins in Pakistan on February 19.

The fever of the Champions Trophy is taking over the fans as the hype around the marquee event slowly takes over the headlines with each passing day.

All participating teams are bolstering their preparations by competing in ODIs to figure out the winning combination and gain some momentum before heading into the tournament.

Root, who is an integral part of England's ODI machinery believes the three-match series will help them get in a "good place," before heading to Pakistan in search of...