Andrew Strauss sure England can shock world

Andrew Strauss is hoping England can take world cricket by surprise again, in pursuit of only their second global trophy - just as they did when they broke their duck last year.

Strauss was absent, following his retirement from the shortest form of international cricket, when Paul Collingwood instead led England to the ICC World Twenty20 title in the Caribbean.

After 25 years of previous failure in International Cricket Council events, England arrived in Bangladesh today intent on doubling up with a maiden World Cup success.

Nine previous attempts have foundered - some haplessly, like the last one in the West Indies, others with pride intact after near misses. But Strauss' team hardly raised expectations during the 6-1 one-day international thumping which concluded in Australia last week, following the high of Ashes victory.

But the captain believes if they bring back their Caribbean A game - from 2010, not 2007 - his England can adapt their significant talent to the demands of 50-over sub-Continental cricket. "We're here to win it, and we feel like we've got an excellent chance," he said.