Essex batsman Dan Lawrence is relieved to have "the monkey off the back" after taking his first steps with England this winter.
We have picked out five talking points following England's 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka, as Joe Root's side enjoyed the perfect start to Test cricket in 2021.
Despite Jack Leach and Dom Bess taking a combined 22 wickets against Sri Lanka, England's spinners remain a worry ahead of the Test series in India.
Nasser Hussain hailed Joe Root's leadership as England captain following their 2-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka.
Joe Root understands England's rotation policy and feels his side "couldn't be in a better place" to challenge India.
Dom Sibley was relieved to score an unbeaten fifty in England's win over Sri Lanka, admitting he was "in a pretty dark place".
Dom Sibley scored a battling fifty to take England to a six-wicket win in the second Test after Sri Lanka collapsed to 126 all out.
Relive how Joe Root's England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test in Galle to take the series 2-0.
Joe Root's latest brilliant performance for England was lauded as a "masterclass" while Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara said even he learnt from it.
Joe Root continued his magnificent start to 2021 with his 19th Test century as England's second Test in Sri Lanka remained firmly in the balance.
James Anderson, England's most prolific bowler, served another reminder of his quality and appears to be getting better with age.
James Anderson turned the 30th five-wicket haul of his Test career into a six-for on day two of England's second Test in Sri Lanka.
James Anderson was hailed as a 'master craftsman' and 'the complete bowler' after his stunning figures against Sri Lanka.
James Anderson took three wickets on his return to the England side before Sri Lanka hit back with Angelo Mathews' ton on a hard-fought first day of the second Test.
Dan Lawrence says he will endeavour to maximise every England opportunity he gets to crank up the competition within the Test squad.
England's Zak Crawley explains why he's sticking by his game-plan despite low scores in the first Test, and hails Dan Lawrence and Joe Root.
England's spinners must remain patient and persistent to make match-winning contributions in the subcontinent, says Graeme Swann.
England spinner Jack Leach on his wickets against Sri Lanka and battling back from illnesses that disrupted his Test career.
James Anderson will replace the rested Stuart Broad in England's only change for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Joe Root says India's stunning win in Australia has made England's series against Virat Kohli's side even more exciting.
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