Jason Roy looking to follow Alex Hales with century for England

Jason Roy is hoping to follow the example set by his opening partner Alex Hales as he aims to score his maiden England century.

Hales smashed 109 off 117 balls to give the tourists a 95-run win in the second one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Roy reached 54 alongside Hales but holed out at mid-on, his third half-century in 12 games.

And the Surrey batsman is determined to also reach three figures on the tour.

Speaking ahead of the third ODI on Tuesday in Sharjah, Roy said: "I've just got to kick on now. It's a mindset thing, starting again on 50 - getting there, and then saying 'Right, now I'm on nought'.

"I need to maintain the positive mindset, but then crack on."

Roy believes Nottinghamshire batsman Hales has matured enough to be considered for next month's Test tour of South Africa.

"Alex is an outstanding player and has come a long way since starting in the Twenty20 format," he added.

"He got his maiden hundred which was a key task for his trip he said.

"Now he's more than ready. It's just the confidence of knowing you're part of the squad and mentally get ready for what's ahead."

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