Paul Collingwood says England will focus

Published on Sunday 9 January 2011 16:38

Paul Collingwood is confident England will not suffer an Ashes hangover during the upcoming limited over series against Australia - because they have a World Cup to prepare for.

England have had little time to recover from the celebrations that followed their historic Ashes triumph at the SCG on Friday, with a protracted limited overs series against Australia following quickly on the heels of retaining the little urn.

The England players have been afforded just three days between the change of formats before they meet a Prime Minister's XI in Canberra tomorrow before zig-zagging around Australia for two Twenty20 and seven one-day internationals.

It is a punishing schedule that will form the large chunk of their preparations for the World Cup which starts on the sub-continent next month. With that in mind Collingwood has warned that England's job in Australia is only half done. "It's up to every player to get their feet back on the ground, to keep up the intensity that we've been showing in practice and our preparation," Collingwood said.

"We've got a group of lads who are very focused. We are very happy with what we have achieved so far on this trip, but we also realise that it's not the end of the tour yet."