England planning aggressive approach in Sri Lanka Tests reveals Zak Crawley

Having urged on the side of caution in New Zealand and South Africa, the tourists are likely to be on the front-foot in Galle and Colombo

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Zak Crawley says England's batsmen will go on the attack in the Test series against Sri Lanka after curbing their instincts during the winter.

Following a jarring Ashes series, the focus in New Zealand and South Africa was firmly on occupying the crease.

Against the Kiwis Joe Root's side amassed a run-rate of just 2.60, while that number rose to 3.44 in the 3-1 series win over The Proteas.

The last time England were in Sri Lanka they scored at 3.66 and secured a 3-0 series whitewash.

Batsmen were proactive against the hosts' spinner, often playing out of their crease and looking to nullify any turn or grip.

Crawley, who became a key member of the top order in South Africa, says the team are planning to be aggressive again as they look to get on top of their opponents.

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"We had a chat about this the other day and said we need to look to be positive and put the bowler under pressure because, especially on turners, there are maybe going to be ones that are too good for you in the end," he told Sky Sports.

"It's not being reckless but England did it brilliantly in the last series out here. 

"I was watching on TV, they were very positive and it is harder for a bowler when someone is coming at him.

"But you never know, if the situation is something different then I don't think the side would have a problem churning out two-an-over as well.

"I wouldn't be surprised if our game-plan was to be positive."