Will Jacks intends to treat England's next two tri-series matches as a mini World Cup after defeats by Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their opening two matches boxed them into must-win territory.
England had looked set to bounce back from an 87-run hammering by Pakistan as Harry Brook's record-breaking 202 saw Sri Lanka set a massive 430 to win their match on Thursday, only for them to pull off a remarkable run chase on the penultimate ball.
The two-wicket defeat means England arrive in Lahore knowing they must beat both Pakistan on Sunday and then Sri Lanka on Thursday to give themselves a chance of reaching the final on Saturday, October 31.
Jacks pointed out that England were faced with a similar predicament en route to winning the 2019 World Cup and, looking ahead to the 2027 edition in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, he views this next week as important preparation.
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