Sri Lanka clash massive: Vaughan

Michael Vaughan said Friday's clash against Sri Lanka offered his side a chance to take a step towards ending a "fantastic summer" in style.

England captain Michael Vaughan said Friday's crucial Champions Trophy clash against Sri Lanka offered his side a chance to take a step towards ending a "fantastic summer" in style.

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England got their Champions Trophy campaign off to a winning start with a record 152-run victory against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston on Saturday.

But with just three teams in a Pool and only the Pool winners qualifying for the semi-finals, England cannot afford to lose the match against the co-holders at the Rose Bowl.

"There's a lot at stake in next Friday's game. It's one that you want to be playing. We are all looking forward to it," said Vaughan, who has now seen his team win seven successive Test matches in 2004 - England's best run in 75 years, said.

"The carrot is there to end this fantastic summer. We know if we win next Friday we're in the semi-final and that we're two wins away from a huge result."