Ashes squad Andrew Flintoff (capt), James Anderson, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Ashley Giles, Steve Harmison, Matthew Hoggard, Geraint Jones, Sajid Mahmood, Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen, Liam Plunkett, Chris Read, Andrew Strauss, Marcus Trescothick.
I'm rather surprised with the appointment of all rounder Andrew Flintoff over opener Andrew Strauss as captain. If I was the ECB, I'd have picked Strauss, if only to let Flintoff focus on his own game. England needs Flintoff the player more than Flintoff the captain.
The captaincy does not seem to affect Strauss' personal performances, but Flintoff might over bowl himself if given the opportunity. Coming back from injury, it is not ideal.
Either way, best of luck to both players as I am a fan of both.
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