Sri Lanka begin day four 74 runs ahead on 167-2, and Mahela Jayawardene plays some fine shots to extend the lead
Kumar Sangakkara hits some delightful shots, surviving the whole of the morning session, as Sri Lanka dominate
At lunch, Sri Lanka lead by an ominous 199 on 292-3, and England's Ryan Sidebottom looks a frustrated man
Dropped by Ian Bell on 98, Sangakkara reaches his first Test century against England as the hosts pile on the pain
And England's problems continue to mount as Matthew Hoggard limps out of the attack with back trouble
Matt Prior seems to be blaming umpire Asad Rauf for England's plight as tea is taken with Sri Lanka leading by 299
England face an attack of a different kind - a swarm of winged insects causes a brief hold up in play
Paul Collingwood finally ousts Sangakkara for a magnificent 152 before Sri Lanka declare on 442-8
England are set 350 to win and immediately lose opener Alastair Cook to Chaminda Vaas, ending the day on 9-1
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