Wednesday 7 June 2017 10:18, UK
England captain Eoin Morgan praised his bowlers after an 87-run win over New Zealand ensured they became the first side to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.
However, Morgan insisted his team were not content with progressing to the last four as they chase a first global 50-over title.
Joe Root's 64 and an unbeaten 61 from Jos Buttler guided England to a total of 310 all out in Cardiff before New Zealand were bundled out for 223.
"We weren't that pleased with it at the halfway stage, we thought we were 15 or 20 (runs) short of par," said Morgan.
"It goes to show the batting line-up we have; posting 300 you're always in with a shout.
"We thought there was no value in full (bowling), so we used a lot of cross-seamers and cutters into the wicket."
Asked about qualifying for the next round, Morgan added: "It sounds pretty good. We're not satisfied with the semis, we feel this group has a lot of potential - we have a lot of hard work ahead."
After rain denied them a win against Australia, New Zealand must now beat Bangladesh in their last group game and hope England can overcome the Aussies to ensure progression to the last four.
"They had a number of contributions which allowed them to get what I think was an above-par score," skipper Kane Williamson said.
"England outplayed us in all areas today - credit to them for the way they went about their business, especially with ball in hand."
Meanwhile, Jake Ball described it as "a great feeling" to reach the last four after being named Player of the Match.
Ball knocked back Luke Ronchi's middle stump in the first over of the reply, and once Williamson edged Mark Wood behind for 87, the Black Caps never looked like staging a successful chase as Liam Plunkett impressed again, taking 4-55.
"It was about trying to put it in the right area and hopefully something will happen," Ball said.
The Nottinghamshire quick had conceded 82 runs in the victory over Bangladesh at the Oval, but delivered two maidens en route to figures of 2-31 on Tuesday.
"I think that's one-day cricket - you have to be prepared to go round the park now and again and cherish these days when you come off with decent figures," he added.
"It's a great feeling - obviously we've got one more game against the Aussies and it would be nice to beat them and go unbeaten in the group stage."
