Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around
It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.
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"I love the way he gets us really passionate about fielding so it is fun every time."
— Charlie Dean , Athlete
Key People
Charlie Dean is a cricketer who has played for England and was vice-captain in white-ball formats.
Charlotte Edwards is the coach of the England women's cricket team.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge is an England cricketer known for her performances in T20 cricket.
Nick Wilton is a long-standing coach and former Sussex wicketkeeper tasked with improving England's fielding.
Sophie Ecclestone is an England cricketer who claimed two wickets during the match.
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It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.
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