Eoin Morgan is adamant the competition for places which will increase with the arrival of Kevin Pietersen next week can only be a good thing for England.

Pietersen has been recuperating from surgery to his right Achilles tendon - an injury that forced him to miss the last three Tests of this summer's Ashes - but will link up with the team shortly.

"You're always fighting for places no matter what team you're in," he said. "It's fantastic to have Kevin back next week. It will obviously create a lot of competition within the side, which we want to have. It will give depth and strength to our squad."

Morgan was one of three players to make half-centuries during England's opening match of their South Africa tour, when they crushed the Diamond Eagles by 185 runs on Friday.

But despite his innings and current form, Morgan, who has featured in the last 10 one-day internationals for England, does not believe his place is guaranteed in the team.

He added: "I'm pleased to see myself hitting good form and getting runs on the board.

"I'm far from established, to be honest. I'm only a newcomer in the side and looking to establish myself and looking to move in the right direction with the team.

"I've been fortunate in the opportunities I've been given, and I've just been glad to repay the sort of faith shown in me."