"We have been performing well over the last 12 months, since Harry's become captain, and we're very happy with that. What we did in the last few weeks in Sri Lanka is another stepping stone to that. We come here full of confidence and belief, which is obviously very important. But that doesn't guarantee us anything. We know that there's amazing teams in this World Cup. Knock-out cricket, if we get there, is tricky."
"We've got no right to win those games. They should walk all over us. But if we can grab hold of any mistakes they make and drive them home, then they could crumble. If you can stay calm when panic sets in among the opposition and keep delivering your skills, the rest should be plain sailing. I like the underdog tag. I grew up with"
England begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal in Mumbai after winning 10 of their last 11 T20Is and a 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka. Will Jacks says the squad is full of confidence and belief following Harry Brook's captaincy and recent performances, while acknowledging confidence does not guarantee success. England recognise strong competition and the unpredictability of knockout cricket, with India viewed as favourites on home soil. Nepal bring limited big-stage experience but veteran coach Stuart Law believes pressure may sit heavier on England and West Indies and urges calm execution to exploit opponents' mistakes.
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