KP was 'completely right' on IPL: Vaughan

Former Test captain Michael Vaughan believes Indian Premier League exposure will give England an edge in their bid to win a first major 50-over tournament when the Champions Trophy begins in June.

The competition features the world's top limited-overs stars and Vaughan says that cannot help but be a boost to England's prospects in the shorter formats.

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It's a mantra former Test batsman Kevin Pietersen has been preaching for some time.

"Playing in the IPL is a tremendous experience. It should've been done years ago," Vaughan said.

"Kevin Pietersen was right. He was completely right in terms of saying the England players should've been allowed to play a lot more.

"I think it's going to move England on, I think it has. Most of the one-day team have been given this opportunity to play in (Australia's) Big Bash and now they've got the IPL.

"I think it just furthers their white-ball education. I can't see anything but positives.

"England players should be involved in these types of leagues and if it means they miss a couple of Ireland games, I'm all for it."

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England named a 15-man squad on Tuesday for the Champions Trophy, which for the hosts begins against Bangladesh at The Oval on June 1, following a one-day series against South Africa.

England reached the final in 2004 and 2013 when hosting the competition but Vaughan says the current squad, which includes new Test skipper Joe Root, are more capable of success.

"The last two Champions Trophies here we've not had a great team and we've managed to sneak to the final by default, really. Whereas this team are a really good team," he said.

"They've certainly got all the tools and ingredients to win, but you don't just win on paper.

"Joe Root said yesterday 'this is a great chance for England to win a tournament'. So they all know that they've got enough. It's just whether they can deliver."

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India are the holders, but missed the April 25 deadline to name their squad.

Vaughan however, has no doubts about Virat Kohli's side participating in the ICC's showpiece event.

"They'll fancy their chances, so they'll certainly be here," Vaughan said.