Flintoff on course for Oval

Andrew Flintoff looks set to feature in the final Ashes Test at the Brit Oval after receiving positive news on his knee injury

Andrew Flintoff’s right knee injury was reviewed today by his specialist in conjunction with the ECB and Lancashire CCC medical teams.

The advice received was that the swelling in his knee has significantly eased following the decision by the England management team to rest him from the last Test match and that, subject to further rest and intensive treatment, he will be available for selection for the fifth npower Ashes Test at the Brit Oval.

James Anderson also underwent a scan on his hamstring, which was clear. As there is no evidence of a significant tear, it is anticipated that he will also be available for selection for next week’s final Test.