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The other, history tells us, is because front runners on Friday are likely winners come Sunday.

She is a supremely balanced runner with a galloping stride, a silken swerve and the daring to put them to use on the biggest stage.

Sat behind the breakdown in defence, the 2014 World Cup winner will demand her forwards work hard around the fringes and endeavour to get the ball away as fast as possible to England's devastating runners.

“He’s playing in rhythm. He’s playing on time. … He’s obviously got the mobility to make you pay as a runner, but I think he’s reading well. … He throws the ball with great accuracy and anticipation.”

Sasaki did not allow a runner, striking out one of the three batters he faced and getting strikes on five of his eight pitches.