Captain Eoin Morgan Wednesday insisted England will not crumble under the pressure of being favourites ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa.
Ranked first in ODI cricket, England have won 15 of their 19 series since going out in the pool stages of the 2015 edition.
"We have spoken about it as a group, the level of expectation and the favourites tag is there for a reason," he said on the eve of the tournament opener.
"Over the last two years, particularly at home, we have been outstanding and that is the reason it is there.
"In past World Cups I have played in and some of the others have played in, we have gone with little expectation and not done that well. I would pick this position instead."
"Dealing with it is a challenge in itself but one we are looking forward to. A win (against South Africa) under any circumstances will do."
"Everyone who has been in our team recognised that they were in the same place we were four years ago. Hopefully we can match what they did."