Champions Trophy: Match 3, Group A - 5 reasons why England will win against arch-rivals Australia

5. Countering the Watson factor

A look at the Australian side will tell you that the entire balance stands on the robust shoulders of the all-rounder. Shane Watson’s batting has been the saving grace for Australia in limited overs cricket for quite some time. The English bowlers will come with their plans ready to counter the threat that he poses. They would like to get him in as soon as possible and use the swing of James Anderson against him.