Win is all that matters for England

WILL Jacks insisted England's confidence had not been dented by them limping through the first group stage of the T20 World Cup after they were given another scare by Italy.

- By DAVID CHARLESWORTH

England underwhelmed in wins against Nepal and Scotland either side of a loss to the West Indies - the only other Test team in their group - but beating Italy has taken them into the Super 8s stage.

As with Nepal and Scotland, it was far from straightforward despite amassing 202 for seven, with Jacks’ T20 best 53 not out from 22 balls rescuing England from 105 for five following a top-order misfire.