Kate Cross thinks England’s new mentality can help them challenge Australia. By Neil Goulding

Kate Cross didn’t have far to look for sporting inspiration – her dad, David, was an FA Cup winner. A revered striker in his heyday, David helped West Ham beat Arsenal in 1980 in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley. That winning mentality clearly rubbed off on his daughter, with Kate having dedicated herself to her craft and carving out her own distinguished career as one of England’s most respected cricket stars. A decade after making her international debut for ...