Australia play Pakistan in the second semi-final on Friday and although Michael Clarke's side have been mightily impressive in their half of the draw, Collingwood would still prefer to face the old enemy.

"I'll be watching tomorrow and be very interested," he told Sky Sports 1.

"Everyone would love to see an England versus Australia final but we have to give a lot of respect to Pakistan too, so we'll wait and see who it is tomorrow."

A superb all-round effort in the field from England restricted Sri Lanka to 128 for six before innings from Michael Lumb (33), Craig Kieswetter (39) and Kevin Pietersen (42 not out) saw them win with four overs to spare.

Collingwood was full of praise for his side after their comprehensive victory.

"I'm going to sound like a broken record here but full credit to our bowlers again," he added.

"We lost the toss and adapted to conditions on a slow wicket.

"We put them under pressure and I'm delighted with how they performed.

"The two guys at the top of the order, Kieswetter and Lumb, are still going at the bowlers and again got us into a good position."

Collingwood also had a special word of praise for Pietersen, who top-scored having flown back from England following the birth of his first child.

"For KP to go out and get a big not out after all he's been through in the last few days is great for the team," he said.

Happy

Stuart Broad was named man-of-the-match after picking up figures of two for 21 but was also quick to share the praise.

"I'm really happy with my role in the side, especially with Siddy (Ryan Sidebottom) and Bres (Tim Bresnan) getting wickets first up. My job is to come on and try and get the breakthrough in the first six," he said.

"Siddy (Ryan Sidebottom) getting a wicket with his first ball was massive for us today.

"I'm delighted with the way the batsman are playing too, going out with no fear and expressing themselves.

"Hopefully that will continue on Sunday."

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said England would be tough final opponents whoever they played.

"We've had a great run but today is not a day we'd like to remember. Anything over 150 batting first and we'd have done very well to defend it but as 128 was about 30 runs too short," he said.

"Everyone was hitting the ball well but we didn't make use of the opportunities.

"We couldn't deliver but we are proud of ourselves and proud of everyone who came to support us.

"England are a very good side, have a very solid bowling attack and do really well with slower balls and bowling strategies.

"They have a great chance in the final and great depth."