Watch out, New Zealand - Freddie Flintoff fits the bill for a summer Test romp

Let's hope Andrew Flintoff can get back to full fitness during the first part of the new cricket season. The England all-rounder will be looking to regain his place in the national side following his lengthy time spent on the sidelines with reoccuring injuires.

Flintoff is too good to be left out of the England squad for this summer's Tests. He is a quality player and although he needs match fitness before he can face the best in the Test arena, it is surely only a matter of time before we again see his powerful batting and destructive pace bowling. 

He is such a talent and is still young enough to make an even bigger name for himself than he did when he led England to that historic Ashes series triumph in 2005.

The Lancashire all-rounder is on schedule to play a full season with his county teammates and I for one am very pleased he is back. Part of me doesn't mind if he doesn't get picked for the England squad as my Red Rose county team will benefit in both batting and bowling departments.