WC loss to Aussies animated England, says Roy

Jason Roy says England’s stinging defeat by Australia in the World Cup group phase gave the hosts a “good kick” and helped them rediscover their mojo.

England will step out at the “home of cricket” on Sunday as favourites to lift the trophy for the first time against a New Zealand side also looking to make history.

Last time they were at the ground they were pushed to the brink of a group-stage elimination by a 64-run loss to 2015 World Cup winners Australia.

Jolted by that result, England tapped into a do-or-die mentality -- confidently beating both the Black Caps and India to seal their knockout place, then exacting revenge against their Ashes rivals with a resounding semi-final win at Edgbaston.

“We didn't get too down or upset,” said Roy, whose brilliant form with the bat has underpinned England’s improvement.

“It gave us a good kick and pushed us to actually bring out the best in ourselves I think, and that stands us in good stead for the final,” he added.

 

WC loss to Aussies animated England, says Roy

Jason Roy says Englands stinging defeat by Australia in the World Cup group phase gave the hosts a good kick and helped them rediscover their mojo. England will step out at the home of cricket on Sunday as favourites to lift the trophy for the first time against a New Zealand side also looking to make history. Last time they were at the ground they were pushed to the brink of a group-stage elimination by a 64-run loss to 2015 World Cup winners Australia. Jolted by that result, England tapped into a do-or-die mentality -- confidently beating both the Black Caps and India to seal their knockout place, then exacting revenge against their Ashes rivals with a resounding semi-final win at Edgbaston. We didnt get too down or upset, said Roy, whose brilliant form with the bat has underpinned Englands improvement. It gave us a good kick and pushed us to actually bring out the best in ourselves I think, and that stands us in good stead for the final, he added.