Wellington: England are determined to restore their World Cup credibility in a crunch Pool A match today against an improving Sri Lanka. Eoin Morgan’s men return to Wellington’s Westpac Stadium for the fixture, scene of a humiliating eight-wicket loss to New Zealand on February 20. That defeat followed a 111-run drubbing by Australia in their opener. A subsequent win over minnows Scotland was greeted with relief rather than jubilation.

England’s Steve Finn bowls during a net session at Wellington’s Karori Park on Thursday. PIC/Getty Images