The dates for England's tri-series in Australia next year have been released by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

England will arrive in Sydney on January 7 and play two warm-ups before facing the hosts and fellow tourists India twice each in January, with a showpiece final at the WACA on February 1.

The series will provide all three teams with their main warm-ups for the 2015 World Cup, which takes place in Australia and New Zealand in February and March.

CARLTON MID ODI SERIES DATESJan 7, 2015: England arrive.

Jan 12: England v India (non List A warm-up) - SCG, Sydney.

Jan England v PM's XI (D/N) - Manuka Oval, Canberra Carlton Mid ODI Tri Series Jan 16: Australia v India MCG, Melbourne.

Jan 18: England v Australia - SCG.

Jan 20: England v India - GABBA, Brisbane.

Jan 23: England v Australia - BLU, Hobart.

Jan Australia v India - SCG.

Jan 30: England v India - WACA, Perth Sun 1st Feb TBC Final - WACA.