"England, in the past, would have, maybe, an Ian Botham or a (Andrew) Flintoff but now you can look at the entire team and it's very one-day cricket oriented. Today, you look at the England team and you've got players playing in the IPL and players who are astonishing with both the bat and ball," he added.

England lost to India in the final of the previous edition in 2013 which they also hosted.

Former England batsman Jonathan Trott, who was a member of the 2013 Champions Trophy team, believes this side won't falter.

"It would have been so nice to have won the final in 2013," Trott said.

"I still have a few nightmares about that but, hopefully, this team can go all the way. I remember there being such a great vibe in 2013. The English crowds are so loud and can be intimidating. England have got the home advantage and they can use that, but there are some good teams around the world in great form, so it's going to be a really interesting competition.

"The English crowds are so loud and can be intimidating. England have got the home advantage and they can use that but there are some good teams around the world in great form, so it's going to be a really interesting competition."