Flintoff an injury doubt for England ahead of Lord’s Test

ENGLAND are facing an anxious wait to determine whether they face another dilemma over the balance of their side after all-rounder Andrew Flintoff emerged as a doubt for the second Ashes Test.

The 31-year-old reported soreness and stiffness during the drawn opening Test in Cardiff in his right knee, which was operated on earlier this year following an injury sustained during his stint playing in the Indian Premier League.

Flintoff was taken for a precautionary scan yesterday and will be further assessed over the next 48 hours before England name their line-up for Thursday’s second Test, with Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison being recalled to a 14-man squad as cover.