Andrew Flintoff CONFIRMED as England Lions coach on initial 12-month deal... as former captain claims they 'can create something special'

Andrew Flintoff has been appointed England Lions coach on an initial 12-month agreement. Beginning as a player mentor in 2023, he then joined up with England’s white-ball teams as an assistant coach in the away series in West Indies and at this year’s Twenty20 World Cup before taking his first head coach role with Northern Superchargers. Andrew Flintoff has been appointed England Lions coach on an initial 12-month agreement The former England captain has risen through the coaching ranks over the past year Beginning as a player mentor in 2023, he then joined up with England’s white-ball teams as an assistant coach in the away series in West Indies and at this year’s Twenty20 World Cup ‘It’s a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best up-and-coming talent in the country and to help shape the future of the men’s game,’ Flintoff said. 'We’ve got a strong foundation, and I believe we can create something truly special.’ Flintoff, who presented Josh Hull with his first Test cap, said he wants help players reach their potential Indeed, Mail Sport can reveal that Flintoff has been pushing for the integration of more emerging cricketers at England net practices and wanted Derbyshire fast bowler Harry Moore, 17, to attend at the Oval this week.