'I thrive on that': David Warner tells England to keep booing

David Warner has revealed he's thriving on the treatment he's copped from fans at this year's World Cup as the opening bat continues his run-scoring spree in England.

Warner's return to international cricket has come in emphatic style, topping the charts with 500 runs for the tournament at an average of 83.33.

But even if he appears reformed on the field he has never been far from drama.

England captain Eoin Morgan sparked controversy before Tuesday's match when he said fans did not have to accept Warner and Steve Smith back into the game.

But instead of taking the aggressive tact back, Warner said fans had every right to boo him headed into Saturday's clash with New Zealand.

"At the end of the day people have the right to come in here, they pay their dollars and if they want to boo us they can," Warner said.

"As I said before, I thrive on that stuff.

"You have to smile, they pay their money to come and watch us and we are grateful for them to come and sit down and watch us.

"We try and put on a good show for everyone."

Warner has taken blocking out outside noise to new lengths at this year's World Cup, even batting with ear pods and listening to music at training.

It's part of who his teammates say is a new, relaxed and happy man since his return from a 12-month ban from the ball-tampering scandal.

"For me it is about enjoying the game when it is taken away from you, you realise what it is all about," Warner said.

"Going back to grassroots was fantastic. I really saw smiles on peoples faces to be out there on a Saturday afternoon.

"All the volunteers that come down and put time and effort, whether it is making the drinks, making the lunches.

"People's parents, my mum, my dad coming down, it is just great. You can’t take that for granted. I am just grateful for the second opportunity to come back."

Despite that though, Warner has no interest in changing his image.

Considered the villain of Australian cricket this time last year, Warner is solely focused on continuing his purple patch at the top of the order with Aaron Finch.

"I don't think it's about changing opinions," Warner said.

"It is about going out there and doing what I have to do and that's to score runs.

"It is great for us and the team if we get off to a good start.

"People can keep booing you and doing what they want but scoring runs for us as a team to get off to a good start (is all that matters)."