England captain Catherine Spencer has warned New Zealand that their stranglehold on the World Cup has come to an end.
The fiercest rivalry in women's rugby will resume in tomorrow's final at Twickenham Stoop where the Black Ferns will be hoping to win the tournament for a fourth successive time.
In 2002 and 2006 it was England who finished runners-up but they are convinced they now have the ability to dethrone the dominant force in the game.
The last time they clashed was at Twickenham last November when England clinched a famous victory and Spencer knows they can repeat that achievement tomorrow.
"The win in the autumn has provided us with huge confidence and we know we can beat New Zealand. We've both largely got the same squads as then," said the Bristol number eight.
"We've also stepped up a level each time we've played in this tournament so that has also given us confidence.
"We've just got to keep performing and take our chances."
"It's brilliant that the final is against New Zealand, the reigning world champions."
Spencer insists England will be battle-hardened for the showpiece after toppling Australia 15-0 in the last four.
"It was a tough game against Australia that will put us in good stead for the final," said the back row, who crashed over for the opening try.
"It was great to play at the Stoop. The atmosphere was brilliant and I think that will step up again tomorrow so it's very exciting that we'll be there."
England have also defeated Ireland, Kazakhstan and USA en route to the final with head coach Gary Street predicting the final hurdle will be a classic.
"New Zealand are obviously a world class side, but they'll find us their toughest opponents yet," said Street.
"The last time we played them we also won so we won't fear them.
"I'm sure it'll be an epic encounter and I know that the public will once again see a game of great quality from the best two women's teams in the world.
"It's often said that the last World Cup final was the greatest game of women's rugby ever. Now it's our job to top that."