England revel in prime time slot with New Zealand

England coach Simon Middleton insists a prime-time TV slot will not ramp up the pressure on his players as they face off against New Zealand in the World Cup final today.

Predicting a physical battle in Belfast, Middleton believes the Black Ferns are much improved on the side England defeated down under earlier in the summer.

But he warned that the Red Rose had also made strides forward since that famous 29-21 win in Rotorua in June.