Sinfield added the goal and England went in front five minutes later when a cross-field move stretched the French defence and Gleeson took Pryce's pass for his first try.
Lara, who has not scored a century all series, left the field to a standing ovation and raised his bat, possibly signalling his last Test appearance inEngland.
Few teams have ever taken the fieldina crunch match at a major international soccer tournament faced with as many obstacles as England will encounter in this industrial outpost in the eastern corner of this country.
England's disciplined bowling and excellent work in the field kept boundaries to a minimum and ensured India remained some way adrift of the required run-rate.
The hosts - who took to the fieldin fluorescent yellow with Leicester in baby blue - fielded a multi-national line-up which included former England and Wasps centre Fraser Waters and England Sevens and former Sale winger Andy Vilk.