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Former Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander has stressed the importance of not panicking and 'throwing their toys out of the cot' ahead of the highly anticipated semi-final against England at the Commonwealth Games.

The Diamonds will take to the court from 11.30pm (AEST) on Saturday to face the unbeaten hosts with plenty on the line. 

A win will see them progress to a gold medal match against either New Zealand or Jamaica, a loss will see them play off for a bronze medal.

The two goal loss to Jamaica in the group stages this week shocked many in netball circles, and the Aussie coach from 2011 to 2020 said collective belief is key.

'Australia just needs to settle down. Now is not the time to throw the toys out of the cot. Teams have won tournaments despite having a loss,' she told News Corp.