Jamie Smith’s first international century and two quick wickets handed England complete control of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Smith went from 72 not out overnight to 111 on the third morning at Emirates Old Trafford, lifting the hosts to 358 and a sizeable lead of 122.
With just three overs before lunch to press home their advantage England made the dream start with the new ball, Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson both striking as Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis fell for ducks.
At the interval Sri Lanka had stumbled to 10 for two, facing the real possibility of a three-day defeat.

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