Tammy Beaumont feels England have been overlooked despite going into the Women’s World Cup as reigning champions but she cautioned her side’s rivals: “Write us off at your peril.”

England were unable to win any of their matches in the multi-format Ashes although there have been signs of promise in New Zealand ahead of the defence of their 50-over crown after beating Bangladesh and South Africa in warm-ups.

A 109-run trouncing of Bangladesh has been followed by a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Proteas in a game reduced to 35 overs per side because of rain in Lincoln, where Beaum...