Vaughan stays grounded

And after some tricky times for their top order against Australia8217;s pace attack, this result brought with it the bonus of Marcus Trescothick8217;s unbeaten 104, his 10th one-day international hundred and first against Australia.

Vaughan himself finished on 59 not as England, chasing 220, finished on 221 for one with four overs to spare. Trescothick, caught off a no-ball on five, shared century stands with both Andrew Strauss and Vaughan.

But the toss played a crucial role with Vaughan opting to field first under grey, seam-bowler friendly skies that made batting treacherous for Australia, who totalled 219 for seven. Later this month, England and Australia are due to play the first of five Ashes Tests.

But Vaughan told reporters after yesterday8217;s match: 8220;It can8217;t hinder your confidence when you win by nine wickets against a team like Australia but how much an effect the one-dayers have on the Ashes, who knows?