England have won two of their first three matches at the T20 World Cup, beating Nepal and Scotland but losing to West Indies. A win over Italy will secure a place in the Super 8s, where two victories from three games could send them to the semi-finals.
Captain Harry Brook admitted the team has not performed as easily as hoped, and key players like Jos Buttler and Phil Salt have struggled to hit their best form. The side must raise its level to keep its long‑standing World Cup ambitions alive.