Windies knock England out of one-day series

ANDREW FLINTOFF’S fireworks proved in vain as England crashed out of the NatWest Series with a seven-wicket defeat to West Indies at Lord’s.

Despite a second century in three days, he was upstaged by Chris Gayle, who carried his bat to seal victory with five balls to spare.

Set an imposing 286 for a place in the final against New Zealand at the same ground on Saturday, the West Indians emulated the feats of India two years ago at the ground.