Marcus Trescothick and Alastair Cook give England a positive start with the pair putting on 82 for the first wicket Trescothick controversially survives an appeal for caught behind and is confronted by the Sri Lankan captain Farveez Maharoof claims the opening wicket as Cook mis-times a drive to extra cover for 41 with England 82-1 England lose Ian Bell but Trescothick stands firm - progressing to his 12th one-day international century from 102 balls A flag is lowered to half-mast after the sad news that England legend Fred Trueman has died at the age of 75 Trescothick is eventually removed by Sanath Jayasuriya for 121 with England in control on 233-4 in the 39th over Vikram Solanki scores a rapid 44 to help guide the hosts to a useful total of 321-7 from their 50 overs The England team bow their heads in memory of Trueman in the break between innings Andrew Strauss looks on as Sri Lanka's openers get off to an incredible start - making 100 from just 52 balls Upul Tharanga punishes the England bowling attack - making 109 as the Sri Lankans go on the rampage Sanath Jayasuriya is in superb form and he makes 152 to help guide the Sri Lankans towards victory Jayasuriya and Tharanga's stand of 286, ultimately guides Sri Lanka to an eight wicket win and a 5-0 series victory
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