England's improved fitness standards are starting to pay dividends at the T20 World Cup, according to all-rounder Alice Capsey. After captain Edwards implemented personalized fitness benchmarks covering power, speed and endurance following her appointment last April, the team's fielding has noticeably sharpened.

Former spinner Alex Hartley had previously questioned England's fitness levels under the old regime. Now, despite a 52% catch success rate that doesn't fully capture their progress, players are making spectacular stops. Dani Gibson has produced 'unbelievable saves on the boundary,' while teammates convert half-chances they might have avoided previously.

Capsey highlighted the team's renewed enthusiasm, noting players 'are all running around with smiles on our faces.' The commitment runs high as England prepares for Saturday's match against New Zealand at The Oval, having already secured semi-final qualification.

The transformation reflects Edwards' systematic approach to addressing past shortcomings. England's fielding improvements stem directly from targeted fitness work that's building player confidence and team cohesion.