nervy

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After nervy wins over Nepal, Scotland and Italy in the group stage, they are closing in on a place in the last four.

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They began their tournament edging past Nepal in a final-ball finish and then lost to West Indies before coming through a nervy encounter with Scotland.

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But it was another unconvincing day for England, who progress after a final-ball win over Nepal, a defeat by West Indies and two nervy wins against Scotland and Italy.

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After three games at this T20 World Cup, England have escaped against Nepal, been thrashed by West Indies and now come through a nervy win against Scotland.

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Arsenal are still four points clear at the top of the Premier League - but are things just starting to get a bit nervy for the Gunners?

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