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After progressing to the Super Six stage England first had to take on New Zealand, West Indies, and Australia to earn a place in the World Cup Final. The England squad was definitely up for the challenge!!

England
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Saturday 14th March - England v New Zealand
  • England: 201-5 ( 50.0 overs )
  • New Zealand: 170 all out ( 48.4 overs )
  • England beat New Zealand by 31 runs
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England celebrate a wicket
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Monday 16th March - England v West Indies
  • England: 236-8 (50 overs)
  • West Indies: 90 all out (38.2 overs)
  • England won by 146 runs
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Wednesday 18th March - England v Australia
  • England: 161 all out (49.3 overs)
  • Australia: 163 (33.5 overs)
  • Australia won by 8 wickets
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How does it feel to have made it through to the next stage?

We all came here expecting to make the final, but I don’t think it’s hit me that it’s actually happened. Given the disappointment that we all felt from four years ago in South Africa when we didn’t reach the final, we’re all really excited but also a little nervous about Sunday and facing the Kiwis.
England training with Mark Lane
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What is the biggest challenge that faces you now personally and as a squad?

To win the World Cup - that’s both personally and as a squad. The biggest challenge is to give 100% for 100% of the game. In some of our games at this tournament we have failed to do that, so we need to make sure that we give it our all, play our best cricket and secure a win.

How do you mentally prepare for one of the biggest games in your career?

Personally I get fired up by listening to very loud music and feeding off the others girls’ energy. I think the occasion itself just sets off a lot of adrenaline and you can’t help but be loud and enthusiastic for the whole of the game. I’ll be relaxing and preparing well and thinking positively about what I want to do with the ball and how I might have to contribute with the bat if the opportunity comes along. I’ll try and go through the motions before they actually happen.
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