Joe Denly says he has put his ICC Champions Trophy disappointment behind him after a welcome return to form in England's second tour match victory in South Africa.

The Kent opener cracked 82 and shared in a match-winning 175-run partnership with skipper Andrew Strauss as England chased down 255 to win by eight wickets against the Warriors at De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley, on Sunday.

The 85-ball knock - which included seven fours and two sixes - came just two days after Denly departed for just three from 17-balls in the opening tour match win against the Eagles.

Denly, pictured, said: "It was nice to get out there and spend some time in the middle. It is important to get some runs under your belt before the international games start and just have as much time out there as you can."

The 23-year-old's last half-century for England came in the NatWest Series against Australia and struggled in the ICC Champions trophy campaign.

He admitted: "I was a little bit disappointed with the Champions Trophy, getting those starts and then getting myself out - I wouldn't say I was got out by any of the teams, I pretty much got myself out, which was disappointing."

He added: "I've learned from that and hopefully (Sunday's) knock is the start of putting that right and getting the sort of scores the team want from me."

England return to action with tomorrow's game against South Africa A before Friday's first ODI.