London — Steve Waugh says Australia are "gathering confidence and momentum at exactly the right time" after their comprehensive victory against hosts England guaranteed their place in the World Cup semifinals.

There were plenty of doubts over the five-time winners’ chances of retaining the trophy before the competition started, but led by prolific openers Aaron Finch and David Warner, Australia have won six of their seven group games so far...

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