England limped to 9-227 in the first of three one-day internationals against New Zealand on Friday, failing to deal with a disciplined bowling attack.

Looking for revenge after being outplayed in a two-match Test series,

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum’s smart field placings strangled England, forcing batsmen to try over-ambitious shots and setting the tourists up for a victory.

No English batsman made it out of the 30s after New Zealand won the toss.

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell took the score to 45 before both fell caught behind off the accurate bowling of Tim Southee, who finished with 3-37.

Jonathan Trott managed 37 in 53 balls and Chris Woakes 36, while Cook and Joe Root each scored 30.