Eoin Morgan brands Ben Stokes 'almost superhuman' after England win the Cricket World Cup

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Stokes held his nerve under the utmost pressure, his 84 not out ensuring England matched New Zealand's 241 at a frenzied Lord's and, despite being clearly fatigued, he returned to bat alongside Jos Buttler for the super over.

The pair put on 15 and, though Jimmy Neesham and Martin Guptill equalled the total, England scooped the grand prize by virtue of registering more boundaries in an epic, see-saw showdown that truly captured the imagination.

"To come through is extraordinary," the England captain said. "It's almost superhuman. He's really carried the team and our batting line-up.