England captain Alastair Cook expects the aggravation over Jos Buttler’s controversial run-out at Edgbaston to rage on into the Test series against Sri Lanka.

Cook believes the tourists “crossed a line” on Tuesday when Sachithra Senanayake ran out Buttler, who was backing up at the non-striker’s end. 

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews enforced the dismissal.

Mathews and experienced batsman Mahela Jayawardene later made it clear they have no regrets — having been convinced Buttler was trying to steal yards unfairly.

The tourists hope there will be no remnant ill-feeling but Cook expects otherwise.

Asked if that might be the case in a Test series starting next week, after Sri Lanka had won the Royal London Series 3-2 with a six-wicket success in the decider, Cook said: “Probably, yes.”