Matt Prior insists England have what it takes to level the series against Sri Lanka in Colombo despite the absence of fast bowler Matthew Hoggard. Hoggard misses the second Test, which starts on Sunday, with a back injury, and Prior told BBC Sport: "Losing him would be a massive blow for any side. "But Steve Harmison, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann are all firing in the nets so whoever comes in can do the job. "We know what we must do and we're sure we can turn this series on its head."
Hoggard, who has 246 wickets from 65 Tests, impressed with figures of 4-29 in the first innings in Kandy. But he broke down with the injury whilst bowling in the second innings of the 88-run defeat to the hosts in the first Test. The Yorkshireman was able to bat on the last day - with a runner - but he missed Friday practice, and skipper Michael Vaughan later confirmed his absence.
Source: BBC Sport
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