England have a stranglehold on the first Test after forcing Sri Lanka to follow on 207 runs in arrears.
James Anderson took 5-16 and Stuart Broad 4-21 to dismiss the tourists for a paltry 91 on the second day at Headingley.
England had extended their overnight 171-5 to 298 all out, with Jonny Bairstow completing a fine second Test century before holing out for 140.
Broad claimed two early wickets and Anderson returned late on to wreak havoc, with Sri Lanka 1-0 at the close.
Bad light ended play two balls into their second innings but, with 3 days left in the game and cloud cover expected to remain, helping bowlers swing the ball, England will be confident of going on to take the lead in the three-match series.
