In truth they should be more unhappy with themselves. They have been abysmal in two heavy defeats to New Zealand and Pakistan so far, being dismissed for 69 and 112. Don’t expect many more today.
• Geoffrey Boycott will be previewing all of England's games throughout this tournament, while Derek Pringle, Scyld Berry and Steve James will also bring you their thoughts on the rest of the action.
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Stat of the day: Kieron Pollard's 23-ball 50 is the fourth fastest in World Cup history. Brendon McCullum (20) holds that record.
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Tweet of the day: @Swannyg66 "Good on everyone showing support for Steve Davies. For those few opposed? maybe find a new rock to live under? #2011not1811"
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Yesterday at the World Cup
Ian Bell said team-mate Steve Davies had the full support of England's players after announcing he is gay in an interview with the Daily Telegraph. "He is a very talented cricketer. As a mate as well, we’re all with him."
Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss has confirmed that Lasith Malinga is fit to return to action in today's Group A game against Kenya.
West Indies have called up uncapped Guyana leg-spinner, Devendra Bishoo, to replace the injured all-rounder Dwayne Bravo in their World Cup squad.
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Today's debate:
Has Paul Collingwood reached the end of the road as an England player? Tweet @telegraphsport, or send your emails to sportfeedback@telegraph.co.uk.
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Your emails:
"Please tell me why England continue to pick Collingwood? Collie is way past his best, bowls meaningless trundlers and doesn't get runs any more in important matches – his leg side hoick was not what was required at the time," mails Trevor.
"I don't like this "marvellous game and deserved draw" crap. England could and should have won the match. We are not there to draw matches but to win them. Nor are we there to sit around a campfire singing "kumba-bloody-ya" with our opponents," says Patrick Smith.
"Wonderful game. A tie was absolutely fair to both sides who battled to the last ball over 100 overs! England as underdogs would be very pleased to match the competition favourites," adds A Roberts.
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Fantasy Cricket World Cup
Hard to look past Sri Lankan opener Tillekaratne Dilshan (6) as today's best buy for a game they should dominate against Kenya. Make your transfers at: www.telegraph.co.uk/fantasycricket.
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