England skipper Paul Collingwood wants to beat Australia today for a record eighth consecutive win in T20s
England skipper Paul Collingwood wants to beat Australia today for a record eighth consecutive win in T20su00a0
England captain Paul Collingwood is aiming for another record in an already memorable tour down under when his side meet Australia in the first Twenty20 international in Adelaide today.
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| England's Paul Collingwood looks on during a net session at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. Pic/Getty Images |
The Twenty20 world champions can claim a record eighth consecutive victory in the format when they resume their battle with an Australian side who will be led by new skipper Cameron White.
England's run began during their successful World Twenty20 campaign in the Caribbean last May, when they beat Australia in the final by seven wickets.
And Collingwood revealed his side were intent on claiming the record mark and inflict yet more pain on their arch-rivals in the upcoming two-match series, which concludes in Melbourne.
"We've won seven on the trot and will set a new record if we make it eight," he said.
"The guys are very focused and ambitious. It's not easy to win that many games on the trot in Twenty20.
"They are another two huge games for us leading into the Twenty20 World Cup and the guys are looking forward to it.
"Australia always want to beat England ufffd and we always want to beat them. Whatever form of the game it is against Australia we are desperate to win.
"We've got the momentum and obviously don't want to let Australia back in."
