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England urged to "respect" umpires and opposition

England urged to
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Andy Flower urges the England squad to show "respect" towards their opponents and match umpires during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Andy Flower has urged his England players to "respect" their opposition and the match umpires during their upcoming Test series with Sri Lanka.

Bowler Graeme Swann was at the centre of controversy during a recent warm-up match when he branded Sri Lanka Board XI batsman Dilruwan Perera a "cheat" for standing his ground following a disputed catch.

Coach Flower is keen for a repeat of that incident not to resurface, insisting that it is the team's "job" to play with the right attitude.

"We should always respect the umpire's decision and get on with the game thereafter," Flower told BBC Sport. "Respect the opposition, respect the officials and respect the country you're playing - that's your job."

The first Test match of England's tour will begin next Monday.

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