England face a home World Cup in June, with Charlie Dean saying the hosts can beat any top side. The squad aims to end a 17-year wait for the title. Dean’s confidence comes after a warm‑up loss to Australia, where England were bowled out for 19 in five overs.

In the coming match against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, England will test their batting depth after Alice Capsey’s 45 off 36 helped them to 157‑6. Australia chased the target in 18.2 overs, with Ellyse Perry scoring 64 runs off 44 balls, exposing England’s top‑order frailties.

Dean acknowledges the pressure of performing before a home crowd and urges the team to treat each game like any other. Nasser Hussain added that character shines when stakes rise, citing Dean’s calm leadership in previous crunch matches. England’s group stage will pit them against Australia and South Africa, where full form is vital.

With the tournament opening on June 12, fans will watch all England matches live on the Sky Sports App for free. The squad’s performance will decide whether England can finally lift the trophy after a decade and a half without it. The outcome will reshape perceptions of English women’s cricket on the world stage.