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Leeds: Alex Hales hit 71 not out as England recovered from 83-5 to 171-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
The Nottinghamshire opener, under pressure after a poor series against South Africa, shared a stand of 88 with Jonny Bairstow, unbeaten on 54.
Earlier at Headingley, Sri Lankan debutant Dasun Shanaka took three wickets in his first 14 balls, removing Nick Compton and Joe Root for ducks.
England captain Alastair Cook fell 20 short of 10,000 Test runs on 16.
The hosts, ranked fourth in the world, are looking for their third win in four Test series.
They will play Angelo Mathews' men over three Tests, with the Chester-le-Street and Lord's hosting the remaining games in this series.
Brief scores
England - 171/5 (Hales 71*, Bairstow 54*, Shanaka 3-30)
