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We will give our best shot -Vaughan
By Marlon Fernandopulle
England’s young skipper Michael Vaughan admitted that his inexperienced team is facing a huge challenge in Sri Lanka and promised to give their best shot as they gear up for the three match one day series which begins at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media soon after arriving in Sri Lanka the obdurate and calm opener said, "Sri Lanka is a well experienced team and do very well in home conditions.In comparison we are less experienced and a young side.It's a huge challenge for us and we will give our best shot to compete with the guys".

"Experience is important,however England are concentrating on building a team for the 2007 World Cup and that's the reason we have a host of youngsters who are agile and athletic.I am certain that Sri Lanka will be a good experience for the youngsters."

In the same breadth Vaughan admitted that facing the likes of Muralitharan and Vaas on home tracks is not going to be easy."Murali is one of the worlds best bowlers and Vaas is very effective.Thus it is going to be the toughest challenge for my team".

Vaughan who celebrated his 29th birthday a few days ago made his One day debut at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium during Englands previous tour of Sri Lanka.The opener who has played only 35 tests and one day games is expected to shoulder great responsibility not only as a captain but also as a batsman if England are to challenge the Lankans on their home wickets.

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