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Andrew Flintoff says his his Ashes heroics - both in 2005 and 2009 - are a source of embarrassment rather than pride, despite his performances guiding England to the urn twice. Andrew Flintoff celebrates another Ashes wicket in typical style, but admits he is embarrassed by the series The England allrounder celebrates with the urn - and a cigar - after winning the famous series in 2005 'It doesn't feel like it ever even happened – it feels a lifetime ago,' Flintoff told Sport magazine. The former England all-rounder admits this celebration in his final Test still causes him embarassement If Stuart Broad can bowl and around 90 miles an hour England can win the Ashes, Flintoff believes 'My only concern is pace,' says Flintoff. Flintoff paid credit to new keeper-batsman Jos Buttler, and says England's batting is now full of talent Flintoff admitted that Kevin Pietersen could be difficult to play with - but not even close to the most difficult But Flintoff doesn't believe the former England batsman, now exiled from the team, is as tough to work with as some people suggest.

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