Flintoff calls for Gough

Andrew Flintoff has called for England to bring in Darren Gough as the new bowling coach to replace Ottis Gibson.

Gibson left the post to become the new West Indies coach and now the search is on to find his replacement, with former South African quick Allan Donald being touted as the favourite.

Australian Michael Kasprowicz has also been mentioned in connection with the role, but Flintoff believes that former England star Gough is the man for the job.

Gough took 229 wickets in 58 Tests for England, and played with the same sort of fighting spirit that made Flintoff such a popular figure.

The all-rounder has recently retired from Test cricket and is currently recovering from more knee surgery, and he says that Gough should be the man for England.
Goughie

"I know Alan has been mentioned along with Michael Kasprowicz," Flintoff told The People.

"They are nice blokes but I'm sure Darren would do it. He would be great. He knows bowling inside and out so they should ask Goughie."

Flintoff admits he has not been paying particularly close attention to England's tours to South Africa and Bangladesh - but he is encouraged by what he has seen.

"I watched a little bit of the lads in South Africa during the winter but I have three kids so it's more Scooby Doo in my house rather than the Test match," he added.

"The main thing from what I have seen is we're going in the right direction. Eoin Morgan looks a class player."

Flintoff still hopes to carry on playing for England in limited overs cricket but will need to fully get over his latest operation first.