England struck first blood in the three-match NatWest one-day series with West Indies as they triumphed by 79 runs at Lord's.

Paul Collingwood's side amassed a modest 225 all out in their first 50-over contest since the World Cup failure in the Caribbean, with an Ian Bell half-century and a five wicket haul from Fidel Edwards the main contributions.

But it proved more than enough to secure victory against West Indies, who were largely undone by the effort of Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, and never recovered from being 13 for four.

Captain Paul Collingwood was full of praise for England's bowling attack after they blew West Indies away in his first one-day international in charge.

The tourists managed to restrict their opponents to 225 all out in the first game of the three-match NatWest Series at Lord's.

However, even though the Windies were able to bat in sunshine throughout their innings, England had more than enough runs to end a run of six one-day defeats at the home of cricket dating back to 2003, as the visitors collapsed to 146 inside 40 overs.

"I was hoping for that sort of start (with the ball), but didn't expect it," Collingwood said.

"The bowlers were magnificent. They put the ball in the right areas and put the West Indies under pressure."

The skipper was less impressed with his side's batting, as England collapsed from 148 for two, but was pleased with their attitude.

"The boys went out there and adapted well and they got a good total on the board," he said.

"What I liked today was our aggression, going out after the rain delay."

He added: "We've put a lot of hard work in over this past week and a half and hopefully it continues."

Opposite number Chris Gayle was also happy with his side's performance with the ball, but lamented their display with the bat.

He said: "The way we batted it wasn't the best."

Gayle revealed the prospect of moving star man Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who finished 53 not out, up the order would be discussed.

"We've got to discuss it and see what will come of it," he said.

Of his side's bowling, Gayle added: "I thought the guys were tremendous and they utilised conditions well.

"These things we take as positive going on to the next game."