Just over a month after their group-stage exit from the Women's T20 World Cup, Heather Knight's side are in South Africa for a multi-format series, which is followed by the Women's Ashes in Australia in January.
The first of three T20s starts on Sunday, followed by three one-day internationals and then a four-day Test begins on 15 December.
It is a quick turnaround from the World Cup campaign but seamer Kate Cross, who is in the ODI and Test squads, feels that will benefit England.
"Years ago, if you were knocked out of a World Cup, you had to wait until your summer to play cricket again and prove yourself," Cross told BBC's No Balls podcast.
The fallout from the World Cup was possibly the harshest that an England women's side has faced, a stark reminder of the increased scrutiny and expectation that comes with the privilege of being a professional athlete.
Knight and head coach Jon Lewis understandably defended their team, but acknowledged their need to improve in pressure moments.
Against South Africa, finalists of said World Cup, England have a chance to change these perceptions before entering the Ashes pressure cooker.
England Women return to Edgbaston in 2025 for a huge IT20 against India on Saturday 12 July. Early Bird tickets are on sale now, with over 6,000 already sold. England Women IT20 squad
Heather Knight (captain)Lauren BellMaia BouchierCharlie DeanSophia DunkleySophie EcclestoneLauren FilerSarah GlennBess HeathAmy JonesFreya KempPaige ScholfieldNat Sciver-BruntLinsey SmithDanni Wyatt-Hodge
England Women ODI squad
Heather Knight (captain)Tammy BeaumontLauren BellMaia BouchierAlice CapseyKate CrossCharlie DeanSophia DunkleySophie EcclestoneLauren FilerSarah GlennAmy JonesFreya KempNat Sciver-BruntDanni Wyatt-Hodge
England Women Test squad
Heather Knight (captain)Tammy BeaumontLauren BellMaia BouchierKate CrossCharlie DeanSophia DunkleySophie EcclestoneLauren FilerAmy JonesFreya KempNat Sciver-BruntDanni Wyatt-Hodge
England Women tour to South Africa fixtures
IT20 series
Sunday, 24 November: South Africa vs England – East LondonWednesday, 27 November: South Africa vs England – BenoniSaturday, 30 November: South Africa vs England – Centurion
ODI series
Wednesday, 4 December: South Africa vs England – KimberleySunday, 8 December: South Africa vs England – DurbanWednesday, 11 December: South Africa vs England – Potchefstroom
Test Match
15-18 December: South Africa v England - Bloemfontein
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