ENGLAND have beaten New Zealand to win the ICC Cricket World Cup final in a thrilling and dramatic final.

They have become world champions for first time after an incredible final went to a super over.

Eoin Morgan's men won by virtue of having scored more boundaries after the super over was tied.

England batted first in super over - Stokes (8*) and Buttler (7*) posted 15-0.

New Zealand posted 15-1 - Neesham 13, Guptill 1

with Wood run out off the final ball of England's innings, meaning scores were tied.