England's preparations for the semi-final take an unexpected turn as James Tredwell takes a tumble during the team photo - much to the amusement of his colleagues
Kumar Sangakkara correctly calls tails and decides that Sri Lanka will bat first and set England a target
Enthusiastic fans from both sides are in attendance at Gros Islet, St Lucia
There is plenty of entertainment for the crowd to savour, even before the match starts
New father Kevin Pietersen returns to the side having flown home to witness the birth of his baby son, but proves he is "Daddy Cool" with a key catch to dismiss Sangakkara
Sanath Jayasuriya's wretched run continues as he falls to Ryan Sidebottom for only a single in the second over
Tillakaratne Dilshan has also not been at his best in this event and after two fours he is removed by Tim Bresnan for nine in the third over
England feel they have run out Angelo Mathews but the Sri Lankan survives the appeal
The tension gets to Chamara Kapugedera who literally throws the bat at this attempted pull
Mathews hits three fours and a six in an enterprising 58 from 45 balls before he is run out in the final over
England will be the happier side after another professional display restricts Sri Lanka to 128-6
Opener Craig Kieswetter gives England an excellent start with some delightfully clean hitting
Michael Lumb can even hit boundaries with one hand as England's openers race to 68 after only eight overs
After five fours and two sixes in his 39 from 29 balls Kieswetter is yorked by Lasith Malinga in the ninth over
Pietersen proves he has lost none of his sublime form during his short trip home and plays some fantastic shots
Lumb compiles 33 from 26 balls, with four fours and a six before he is bowled by Thissara Perera in the 10th over
Pietersen finishes the match in style with a six and four as England win by seven wickets with 24 balls to spare
England's superb team spirit is clearly evident as they savour their victory and look ahead to Sunday's final in Barbados, against either Australia or Pakistan
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