New Zealand have now lost seven successive matches on this tour, but may have hoped to challenge in South London having produced their most competitive performance thus far at Canterbury on Thursday.
Off the back of a match where England had to fight until the last over, the tourists would have been further heartened after captain Sophie Devine won the toss.
However her decision to bat proved a poor one, with her side failing to fire, hitting just eight boundaries as England dominated the first innings.
The hosts had secured the series in Kent, and chose to make four changes to their line-up, restoring Knight to the side alongside Wyatt, Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith as they continue to rotate their squad.
However leg-spinner Glenn and left-armer spinner Ecclestone have been ever presents in the series, with England building towards October’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, which is expected to offer the turn-friendly tracks.
Glenn struck immediately after the powerplay, bowling Plimmer before Kerr slapped the ball straight to Alice Capsey two balls later.
Danielle Gibson removed Bates before Ecclestone took over, bowling Suzie Bates and seeing Brooke Halliday hole out to mid-on.
Glenn would return to end Green’s resistance, before breaking the stumps of Jess Kerr.
If England lost wickets in their reply, it was only because came out swinging, seeking a swift conclusion to the match.
Their management will take delight in extending their winning run to 12 completed matches, albeit question marks remain about the quality of their opponents after another dismal display across all three facets of the game.
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