Bell also highlighted the influence of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who England hope will return fully fit ahead of the tournament.
“I think it’s hard to look past our captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, I think she’s obviously one of the best all-rounders in the world and having her on the team sheet lifts us as a squad. When she’s back fit, I think she’ll make a massive impact this World Cup.”
Bell’s own role could prove equally important. The tall right-armer has consistently troubled batters with significant swing and steep bounce, something she says fuels her competitiveness in modern T20 cricket.
“I think batters want to come from the first over, which actually fills me with excitement. I think I like to get in the battle and I like to think I enjoy it. It’s obviously more challenging and the amount of shots and where you get hit now has just changed massively.
“I find it exciting and I’m obviously in the team to take wickets and when a batter’s coming at me, I feel like I’m in the game for that. I find it exciting but yeah, it’s definitely, they’re looking to take you on from ball one. I just see it as an exciting opportunity,” she added.
England open their campaign against Sri Lanka in Birmingham as they chase a first Women’s T20 World Cup title since 2009.
