World Cup 2017 on home soil is massive, says Anya Shrubsole

England bowler Anya Shrubsole says having the World Cup on home soil next year will be "massive".

The medium-pacer was speaking after playing a starring role in England's seven-wicket victory over South Africa in Benoni.

Shrubsole, who took 4-29, in the match, told Sky Sports News HQ:  "Obviously, first and foremost, we have to qualify for the World Cup. It's massive, but we still have a long way to go.

"Not many people have the opportunity to play in a home World Cup, and with the potential for a final at Lord's, the home of cricket, it's something we are all looking forward to."

Newly-appointed head coach Mark Robinson took charge of his first one-day international against South Africa and Shrubsole believes his arrival has been crucial to the squad's success.

"He has been brilliant since he came in, there's a really good energy about the group," she said.

"Everyone seems to be playing really well and he's encouraging us to play some really good cricket and I think we saw that in the game yesterday."

Robinson and Shrubsole will look to build on their good start to the tour in the second one-day international at Centurion on Friday.

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