Re: England v Sri Lanka - 1st Test Lord's May 11-15
If memory serves, almost a similar situation was encountered last month during the first test match between India vs. England at Nagpur. Chasing the target of 368 runs, they fell 108 runs short of the target as Dravid admitted in a post-match presentation that they should have started the run-chase 40 minutes prior to lunch (instead of going ballistic midway post-lunch session).
England can always manage to play for a draw, but the win should take priority. Hence, Pieterson should open the innings, at all costs. Losing is not an option (although when ten catches are dropped in a matter of five days, the support is automatically shifted towards the under-dogs).
These last two days, Sri Lankans have given England a run for their money on their own home turf. Lesson to be learnt!