Andrew Flintoff ‘definitely’ going to join up with England in the future says head coach

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jofra Archer may be England’s only travelling reserve to India for the World Cup but Matthew Mott is aware another misstep with the fast bowler’s fitness could have “serious ramifications”. “Jofra is not fit to play until the latter stages of the tournament,” England’s white-ball head coach said. “We’ll take him over there, work with him and if something happens at the back end, he’s someone who could come in.” England, who head to India on Wednesday night, are not flying out any more supplementary options, with Mott set to act only if and when injury does occur and bring in a like-for-like alternative. Every player should be ready to go.” open image in gallery Jofra Archer will be England’s only travelling reserve at the World Cup in India Mott revealed Adil Rashid and Mark Wood are both “fine” following niggles, adding he has a “rough idea” of England’s preferred XI ahead of the tournament opener against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on October 5.