'Daylight between outstanding Australia and the rest'

Nasser Hussain believes there is “no weakness” in Australia’s World Cup winning side while England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director of women's cricket Clare Connor says “the rest of the world is playing catch-up”.

Meg Lanning's side claimed a record-extending seventh Women's World Cup title with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch with Alyssa Healy making a stunning 170 from 138 balls.

Despite Nat Sciver's brilliant unbeaten 148 from 121 balls, England came up short in their chase of 357 as Australia showcased their dominance in the 50-over format once more.

"They are by far the best side, there is daylight after them then the rest," Hussain said. "There is no weakness in that side.

"Meg Lanning is a brilliant skipper. A side often reflects the values of their captain and that is exactly what this Australian side do - they strive to be better, day in and day out. They've won 38 out of their last 39 games, they just keep beating sides.

"They have out-bowled, out-batted, out-fielded every side for the last couple of years. It took four weeks to work out what you could have told them in four days: they were going to win this thing."

Hussain also highlighted the sheer number of top-quality players that Australia have at their disposal with even some of the biggest names in the team far from irreplaceable.

"It has been an outstanding tournament and an outstanding performance from Australia," he told Sky Sports. "Not just [in the final], they've won every game. They've won 40 of their last 42 in this World Cup cycle.

"They are setting the standard for world cricket. They look trim, they look athletic, their skills are perfect and the depth to their cricket is just remarkable.

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