Cricket World Cup: England can still improve, says Heather Knight

England can still improve as they prepare for the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup, according to captain Heather Knight.

The defending champion lost their first three games and needed four wins in a row to book a meeting with South Africa.

Knight said that confidence is high after the four wins.

I think we can get better. There are a few things we can do. I will be very happy if we can get to the final on Thursday.

England were on the verge of elimination from the World Cup when they lost to South Africa in the final two weeks ago, after going winless in the previous two months.

They beat Bangladesh on Sunday and will face the Proteas again in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Knight said that they have built a little bit of momentum and have started to peak.

It was a close game and a tough loss against South Africa. It is a fresh slate and it is all about what happens on the day.

Five years ago, England came through the semi-final by two wickets with only two balls to spare, in a contest Knight called an absolute thriller.

She said that it was one of the most nervous she had been watching.

The batter said that the outcome of the upcoming semi-final won't be affected by that game.

Knight said that South Africa will be tough to beat because they have been playing good cricket.

We have a lot of experience of playing in semi-finals and being successful, but we have to turn up and try to bring our best cricket.

Charlie Dean is playing in her first World Cup.

Dean is the only bowler in the tournament who has more than 10 dismissals, despite not playing in any of England's group games.

She was left out of the England team for their only other game in New Zealand, a nine-wicket win over Pakistan, because of the green nature of the pitch.

Knight said that she is bowling well and has taken her opportunity.

She has been brilliant for us and it is really pleasing that she has done so well.