Michael Vaughan and Peter Moores remain in high spirits despite England's defeat in the Kandy Test

Matthew Hoggard (centre) is restricted to batting practice by team management because of his sore back

Afterwards Hoggard (left) hears the latest prognosis on his back from coach Moores and team doctor Mike Stone

Bowling coach Ottis Gibson keeps a close eye on Steve Harmison, who is hoping for a recall to the Test side

Young pace bowler Stuart Broad works up a sweat as he presses his claims for a first Test cap

Kevin Pietersen looks cool, calm and collected despite the heat as he makes his way out to the nets

Paul Collingwood discusses batting technique with Peter Moores at the Premadasa Stadium

Matt Prior watches the ball right into the gloves during catching practice

Owais Shah does some stretching exercises before taking his turn against England's bowlers

After practice England take part in an impromptu game with youngsters from the Hope for Children charity

Batsman Alastair Cook bids farewell as England prepare to return to their hotel

Meanwhile, across town, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan receives a new car to mark his Test wickets world record

Murali's team-mates are in the nets at the Sinhalese Sports Club where Lasith Malinga bowls to Chamara Silva