Cricket: Ed Joyce is hoping for the right sequence of results to ensure an emotional showdown with Ireland in the next stage of the World Cup.
Wicklow-born Joyce qualified to play for England two years ago having helped Ireland's progress towards this tournament and is now on course for a reunion.
He made his one-day international debut against Ireland in Belfast last summer and has since established himself at the top of the order for England's World Cup campaign.
But what he was not expecting was the chance of meeting his former team-mates in the Super Eight stage of the tournament, which has now become a major possibility following Ireland's stunning victory over Pakistan.
Providing England qualify from Group C, which will be achieved if they beat Kenya on Saturday, they could face the Irish in Guyana on March 30th - but only if Zimbabwe do not repeat Ireland's stunning success by beating Pakistan in their final match.
"I played against Ireland in my first game for England so that was a bit of a strange one and it would be an interesting contest if we met them in the next stage," admitted Joyce.
"They would obviously be very confident if they got that far and it would be a big day for everyone. It should be a great atmosphere because I hear the Irish have taken over Kingston, which is typical of them.
"I wouldn't have foreseen that England's first game in the Super Eight might be against Ireland but I think there are few more games to go before that with us playing at the weekend and Ireland playing the West Indies.
"I've texted a few of the boys and the coach who said he was hiding behind the pavilion during the game (against Pakistan). If we did play Ireland it would be a brilliant day, great for the fans and I'm sure they'd enjoy themselves."