Fear spurs on Strauss, England

CHENNAI, India - England captain Andrew Strauss said the fear of more World Cup embarrassment had been a key motivating factor as his side stayed alive after a thrilling 18-run win over the West Indies.

Thursday's success at the Chidambaram Stadium meant England retained a shot at the quarterfinals - which it will be in if South Africa, already through to the last eight, beats Bangladesh on Saturday.

England was indebted to World Cup debutants James Tredwell and Luke Wright against the West Indies.