England take control

England spinners led by Moeen Ali helped dismiss Sri Lanka for 203 and build on their advantage after wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes' debut ton in the first Test on Wednesday.

The islanders conceded a 139-run lead in response to England's 342 after being bowled out in the final session of play on day two on a turning Galle pitch.

Ali claimed four wickets and was ably supported by fellow spinners Jack Leach and Adil Rashid who took two each.

England were 38 for no loss at stumps in their second innings, stretching their lead to 177 runs.

SCORES IN BRIEF

ENGLAND: First innings 342 (Jennings 46, Buttler 38, Foakes 107, Curran 48; Lakmal 3-73, Perera 5-75)

SRI LANKA: 203 (Mathews 52, Chandimal 33, Leach 2-41, Ali 4-66, Rashid 2-30)

ENGLAND: Second innings 38 for no loss (Burns 11 not out, Jennings 26 not out)