The Group A rivals meet at The Oval with the hosts, armed with a victory over Australia, seeking a place in the semi-finals while Sri Lanka know that defeat will send them home. <img alt="Mahela Jayawardene" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2013/jun/Mahela-Jayawardene.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 534px;" /> Mahela Jayawardene How England &mdash; and in particular scoop-shot specialists Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan &mdash; play the formidable Malinga may be pivotal in the outcome. u00a0&ldquo;Let them try to play the scoop shot against Malinga and we&rsquo;ll see if it&rsquo;s possible,&rdquo; Jayawardene said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a big chance if you want to go for it. It&rsquo;s a calculated risk and a few guys have tried it against him. Some have come off and some haven&rsquo;t. Some have got hurt.u00a0&ldquo;I remember a few tried and got hit on the toe and hit on the wrist, so you&rsquo;ve got to be very careful.&rdquo;u00a0

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Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene has urged England to play the scoop shot against Lasith Malinga in today's Champions Trophy clash   ufffd if they dare.

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