England are already eager to get back on the pitch against South Africa tomorrow, to try to put their Newlands disappointment behind them.

A 112-run defeat in Cape Town last night was followed by an early-morning flight to Port Elizabeth, with the option of net practice for Andrew Strauss' men this afternoon.

Their whistle-stop schedule then presents the fourth one-day international of a five-match series, now tied at 1-1.

But after yesterday's chastening setback, in-form Paul Collingwood is raring to go again.

Collingwood's 86 could not save the day as England replied in vain under lights to South Africa's ground-record 354 for six.

He is happy to accept the hectic turnaround - and early alarm call this morning - because it gives the tourists a near immediate opportunity to regain their series lead.

"It was 6.30 this morning - and it felt as though we'd just come off the cricket pitch," Collingwood said of the team's departure from their Cape Town hotel.

"But that's the way it is, and we're straight back into a game tomorrow.

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"It is a quick turnaround. But in many ways that's a good thing - obviously because of the result last night."

Collingwood is one of a clutch of first-choice players who have been struggling with injury niggles.

But he reports his back trouble is not hindering him too much - and the various minor ailments of James Anderson (knee), Graeme Swann (side) and Stuart Broad (shoulder) did not prevent them playing yesterday and are said to be improving.

"It's settling down," the middle-order batsman said of his own discomfort.

"I think I've just got to control it as much as possible.

"Touch wood, everything feels fine at the moment - and I hope we can get another win."