England’s women are determined to build on their success

England’s women are determined to build on their double global success in 2009 and ensure they build a golden era of international domination. Sunday’s six-wicket victory against New Zealand in the World Twenty20 final at Lord’s followed on from their win over the same opponents in the 50-over World Cup in Sydney.

And skipper Charlotte Edwards said: ‘The 50-over format was the ultimate prize but to win the Twenty20 now could mean the whole profile goes from strength to strength. ‘Hopefully we can take the game to the next level.’