5 reasons why England can win the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy

#2 Home advantage

Eoin Morgan’s side will have home advantage

As clichéd as it would sound, England have a definite edge over the other teams as hosts of the tournament. While there is no particular history of host teams winning the Champions Trophy, England did make it to the finals when they hosted the previous edition in 2013.

Playing at home would definitely add to the expectations on the favourites but their knowledge and experience of their own conditions would only outweigh any such added pressure from it.

With the exception of the defeat to Australia, England have also been unconquered at home in the last couple of years. Playing at home would definitely enhance England’s chances of lifting their first ever 50-over world title.