Cricket World Cup: Beating Australia can be ‘excellent’ for England – Sophie Ecclestone

Cricket World Cup: Beating Australia would be 'perfect' for England - Sophie Ecclestone

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Spinner Sophie Ecclestone says it would be “perfect” if England beat Australia in the final of the Women’s World Cup.

England have been on tour for three months, going winless in the Ashes in Australia before losing to the same opponents in their World Cup opener.

“To beat the Aussies in the final, I couldn’t put it into words after the Ashes we had,” said Ecclestone.

“I really believe in this group and on our day we can definitely beat the Aussies. We’ve got a great chance.”

England will look to defend the title they won in 2017 when they meet strong favourites Australia in the final in Christchurch on Sunday (02:00 BST).

Australia have lost only two of their past 41 one-day internationals, including their past seven against England. They have gone unbeaten throughout the World Cup in New Zealand, with eight wins from eight matches.

“I don’t think we worry about them too much,” said 22-year-old Ecclestone. “We worry about ourselves and just do what we can do.

“I know if we play our best…

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