Eoin Morgan delighted with outcome

Eoin Morgan watched Jos Buttler’s swashbuckling innings complete a clean sweep for England over Sri Lanka and then claimed his side’s “aggressive brand of cricket” makes him smile broadly.

The captain defied a dislocated finger himself to hit an important unbeaten 47 as England added a T20 victory over the tourists to their summer Test and one-day international series’ triumphs.

Irishman Morgan said: “When I stood for the toss and realised Jos was opening the batting and we had Tymal opening the bowling I couldn’t stop smiling because it’s great to have guys like that to attack with bat and ball.

“It’s great to play such an aggressive brand of cricket and our white-ball form in this series has been excellent. Dawson and Mills were outstanding on their debuts. “The attitude of all the players has been magnificent this summer so far, and this was the perfect way to finish off the campaign with Sri Lanka.

“Jos showed what a world class performer he is. He was keen to open and show what he can do. Well, it was enjoyable watching from the other end. “Liam showed no nerves at all and was fantastic.

“His figures proved just how well he bowled on his debut and on his home ground. Tymal gave us something extra with his pace at the start of an innings.”