Colombo, Jan. 28 -- England white-ball skipper Harry Brook hailed the Three Lions batting heavyweight Joe Root, after his side registered a comfortable 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

Brook believes Root is an 'exceptional' player, and having him in the side helps every day. With this victory, the Three Lions clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1. Brook was named Player of the Match, whereas Root was awarded the Player of the Series award.

"Working on a few things in the nets, and it paid off. Glad me, Rooty and Beth could get us to that total. Awesome effort from everyone. Root is exceptional; to have him in the side helps every day. [Toss?] Not that important...