HOW IMPORTANT IS IT THAT ANDREW FLINTOFF NOW STAYS FIT ENOUGH TO COMPLETE THE SERIES?
Graham Gooch: “You want Flintoff because he’s such an outstanding performer with the ball and gives presence to the side. He gives that punch to the attack. They’re using him as a spearhead to the bowling now and that’s the right way to use him up front against the Australian left handers. “His presence will be missed if he’s not playing. But you can’t take a half-fit guy onto the field. They’ll be working overtime to try and get him in some sort of shape not only to get him through Edgbaston but the last 15 days of this Ashes series.” Alec Stewart: “I saw him on Tuesday night and he is very hopeful. His body is a bit sore but with the right amount of rest, and good medical treatment, he is doing his rehab and is desperate to play in all three Tests. “He is key, he certainly played his part in winning the second Test and I am backing him to play in all three Tests.” What you say: “The simple fact is Freddie is injury prone and since ’05 Ashes has been inconsistent compared to the more