(CNN)In the end, it was worth the wait. Some 9,989 days had passed since England’s men last won a game at the Cricket World Cup against Australia. Not that anyone had been counting of course. On that occasion, in 1992, England reached the final, though English fans will hope this particular final chapter has a far happier ending. Follow @cnnsport This eight-wicket victory, which secured England’s place in Sunday’s final against New Zealand at Lord’s, will long be remembered for the way that the host nation dismantled its greatest rival in its customary swashbuckling style. Jason Roy hits a six off the bowling of Steve Smith during England’s reply. Chasing 224 to win, England eased home courtesy of Jason Roy’s electric innings of 85 from 65 deliveries as he and fellow opener Jonny Bairstow put on 124 for the first wicket. Read More From there, not even England, at least not this England, could fluff its lines. It was not just the victory itself that will have thrilled England’s long-suffering cricket fans, but the way it was achieved. It was, to all intents and purposes, beautifully constructed. The sight of Roy launching three consecutive sixes off the bowling of Australian…