England want Australia in Twenty20 final

England were dominant after an all-round effort in the field restricted Sri Lanka to a below-par 128 for six and innings from Michael Lumb (33), Craig Kieswetter (39) and Kevin Pietersen (42 not out) saw them over the line with four overs to spare.

Australia, who have been mightily impressive in their half of the draw, will meet Pakistan in the second semi-final in St Lucia today and Collingwood concedes a preference exists for a meeting with Michael Clarke and Co. "I'll be watching tomorrow and be very interested," said Collingwood.

"Everyone would love to see an England versus Australia final but we have to give a lot of respect to Pakistan too, so we'll wait and see who it is."

Collingwood was effusive in his praise for England's efforts throughout their semi-final demolition of Sri Lanka.

"I'm going to sound like a broken record here but full credit to our bowlers again," he added. "We lost the toss and adapted to conditions on a slow wicket. We put them under pressure and I'm delighted with how they performed. The two guys at the top of the order, Kieswetter and Lumb, are still going at the bowlers and again got us into a good position."

Collingwood also had a special word of praise for Pietersen, who was back in the side having travelled to and from England for the birth of his first child.

"For KP to go out and get a big not out after all he's been through in the last few days is great for the team."

Stuart Broad, whose two for 21, won the man-of-the-match honours but, like his captain, was quick to share the praise.

"I'm really happy with my role in the side, especially with Siddy (Ryan Sidebottom] and Bres (Tim Bresnan] getting wickets first up.

"My job is to come on and try and get the breakthrough in the first six.

"Siddy getting a wicket with his first ball was massive for us today.

"I'm delighted with the way the batsman are playing too, going out with no fear and expressing themselves.

"Hopefully that will continue on Sunday."

Defeated captain Kumar Sangakkara defended his own side's efforts in the tournament and tipped England to be tough final opponents.

"We've had a great run but today is not a day we'd like to remember. Anything over 150 batting first and we'd have done very well to defend it but 128 was about 30 runs too short."