Sarah Hunter, England's most capped player of all-time, clearly remembers the pre-match mood the last time the Red Roses lifted the Women's Rugby World Cup.
"I look back to the 2014 when we won and that day of the final, everyone was really relaxed, really calm. Everyone knew what the role was, what they were going to go out and do," Hunter, now England's defence coach, said on Tuesday.
"Hopefully (I am) bringing that calmness and confidence."
So far, it looks like Hunter, and her fellow coaches, are managing to do just that.
"I’m all about looking good, feeling good, playing good," flanker Sadia Kabeya said ahead of the biggest match of her young career. "So in the week, I’ll get my nails done, I’ll do my hair, get my lashes done and I think that does play a part on game day."
Making memories
The forward, who has played every game bar the pool-stage clash v Samoa, is expected to be on the pitch from minute one of the final on Saturday. But it's not just the starters who are loving life in camp England.
"I’ve made so many memories throughout this tournament and it’s not over yet. The bonds we have made as a squad have been incredibly special, and they will last a long, long time," replacement back-rower Maddie Feaunati said earlier this week.
"It’s an experience I’ve relished but we have one more memory to make as a group. Allianz Stadium which will be bouncing with thousands of England fans."
Sharing knowledge
The Red Roses boast a squad that seems to neatly balances youthful exuberance with wise old heads.
"Players that have got experience, part of your role is to share that with players that are coming through," 80-capper Abbie Ward explained. "I would say there are certain players that have done that unbelievably well this tournament and it would be regardless of whether they are playing or not. Like, Scaz (Emily Scarratt - one of four players in the squad to have lifted the trophy in 2014) is one of the best rugby brains about and she has shared her insight, her support with anyone and everyone.
"But there’s a lot of incredible knowledge even in the players coming through. So, I think it's that melting pot, that blend which really adds to the squad and is what we bring when we come together."
Kabeya's experience certainly backs this up.
"For me, I can speak on Marlie Packer. She’s an absolute legend of the game, when I first came into this squad about four years ago now, she took me under her wing naturally," the 23-year-old said.
"People might be surprised by that because we’re in the same position and there’s competition there, but at this level it breeds greatness and the more competition there is, the greater you can be. So, Marlie has been huge in my journey and I think a lot of girls can say the same thing."
Becoming heroes
Now the team, young and old, knows it is time to step up and put their name alongside that of their famed defence coach.
"When England last won the World Cup in 2014, I was 12. Although the coverage of the tournament wasn’t like it is now, it was so inspirational to see female rugby players achieving something with their country," second-row Morwenna Talling said.
"We are now in that spotlight and hold a responsibility as Red Roses to inspire young girls and boys to take an interest in our sport, whether watching or playing, and we hope that our sport continues to raise its profile following on from this World Cup.
"It has been an awesome experience, but we have to earn the right to an even better experience this weekend at Allianz Stadium."
