Sights set on top of table as Edwards' side face Pakistan

ALICE Capsey has praised Sophie Ecclestone for the "calmness and knowledge" she brings to England's spin attack ahead of Wednesday's World Cup meeting with Pakistan.

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Along with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's century, Ecclestone played a starring role against Sri Lanka on Saturday, taking four for 17 as England secured an 89-run win.

Ecclestone has now taken nine wickets from three games and her experience was described as "so valuable" by all-rounder Capsey, another spinner who has three wickets herself so far.

"Soph's been incredible, just the way she's put her mark on this tournament so far in the three games we've played," the 21-year-old said.

"We've seen it so much over her career so far but I think the way she's going about things, especially in this tournament where there is that extreme turn, she's been brilliant at assessing the conditions so quickly, using her experience and finding out what pace she wants to bowl at to get the most out of the wicket. It's been impressive.