Jonathan Trott insists South Africa are "very beatable" as attention turns to Sunday's showdown in Chennai.
Batsman expects improved showing in Chennai
England batsman Jonathan Trott insists South Africa are "very beatable" as attention turns to Sunday's crunch Group B showdown in Chennai.
The significance of this weekend's showdown has increased after England slumped to a shock three-wicket defeat at the hands of Ireland last time out.
Andrew Strauss' men must now win two of their final three group fixtures to reach the quarter-final stage, starting with a daunting match-up with the unbeaten Proteas.
England's return to training, after a travel day on Thursday, was extended to two hours rather than the one initially planned - and Trott thinks that was a good move.
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"We had a good blow-out, and put to rest our disappointment with the way we fielded against Ireland."
Cape Town-born batsman Trott admits he has a lot of respect for South Africa, however he is confident England can emerge on top.
"They are obviously a well-drilled side," said the England number three.
"With Imran Tahir now in the team, they have a few more options in the spin department - and they seem to have a few powerful batters as well.
"They are a good all-round team but definitely on the day of the week we hit our straps we can compete - and they are very beatable."
Strauss promised some straight talking for his team after their Bangalore debacle.
But Trott reports the discussion was not so much full-on soul-searching, rather a constructive reminder of what it takes to win at this level.
"We've just had a few things on - guys having a think about their own performances and their own roles in the team and having a think about what they need to do to be able to contribute to the team being successful and to be successful themselves," he said.
"It is making sure you have nailed on your job and your role when it comes down to performing - guys standing up when they need to be counted and getting on with the job really.
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"I think we can't look too much at the game we have just lost. I think it would be foolish if we looked backwards.
"We want to go forwards in this competition - and it starts on Sunday with South Africa."
Dropped catches proved costly against the Irish, while, apart from Tim Bresnan and Swann, the bowlers have been vulnerable, albeit on very good batting surfaces.
"We have got to play 100 overs of good cricket - especially in today's climate and how quickly games can change, how quickly people can take the game away from you on these flat wickets," added Trott.
"We have got to be on the ball all the time."
