Sydney, Jan 11
Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, England captain Heather Knight said it will be "really tough" to beat the world champions in the 50-over format.
Knight feels that the drawn Ashes series in 2023 will give them a huge confidence boost to topple the hosts this time.
"They're going to be really tough for us to beat out here in one-day cricket but we're really confident with where we're at. We've had some brilliant wins over the last year and that 2023 series will give us a lot of confidence," Knight told reporters at North Sydney Oval on the eve of the first ODI.
"We know that the Aussies were probably a bit scarred by that and they're going to come out really hard, and we've got to be prepared for that and have our plans ready to face that, and to try and counteract that ourselves," she added.
Knight's comments echoed those of England spinner Charlie Dean, who a day earlier stated that her team "doesn't have as many scars" from past Ashes defeats. Last year's draw marked a significant turnaround for England after Australia had secured back-to-back victories.
Australia captain Alyssa Healy smiled and wrinkled her nose when asked about Knight's remarks. She was then questioned about the importance of building momentum early, especially after five consecutive ODI victories heading into the Ashes series, which begins with three ODIs, followed by three T20Is and a four-day Test.