LIVING BLOOM

Growing pains worth it on path to semi-final

- RORY DOLLARD

LIAM LIVINGSTONE says England are ready to peak at the perfect moment after a roller coaster ride to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

The defending champions have had a turbulent time since arriving in the Caribbean, almost bowing out in the first round as rain threatened to condemn them to an early exit.

A heavy loss to Australia and a mismanaged run-chase against South Africa also left them in trouble at various points.

But it was Jos Buttler's side who became the first team to seal their spot in the final four courtesy of a 10-wicket win over the United States.