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MARLIE PACKER has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup.
England’s World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland is 10 months away, starting a tournament the Red Roses are likely to be clear favourites for.
Currently ranked world number one by a distance and unbeaten since New Zealand defeated them in the World Cup final two years ago, England firmly hold pole position.
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