Andrew Flintoff has insisted he will be fit for the rest of the Ashes series after inspiring England to their first Test victory over Australia at Lord's since 1934.
Man-of-the-match Flintoff's figures of five for 92 from his 27 overs - including three for 43 during an unbroken 10-over spell from the Pavilion End before lunch - on his last Test appearance at this ground ensured Andrew Strauss's team go into next week's third npower Test at Edgbaston 1-0 up in the series.
Flintoff will retire from Test cricket when the series ends at The Brit Oval next month but is expected to need constant treatment on his right knee if he is to have any chance of featuring in all five contests.
"There are three Test matches left in my career, and I will give my all in them," said Flintoff. "It will be hard to get through them, but it is something I am confident of doing. I have had no second thoughts about my retirement.
"There was no chance of anyone getting the ball out of my hand this morning: they would've been fighting a losing battle.
"It would be nice if this series could turn into a repeat of 2005. This was a great team performance. It is great to get five wickets and take the plaudits, but it was a real team effort."
England's euphoria at their 115-run triumph will be tempered by the injury concerns surrounding not only Flintoff, but also batsman Kevin Pietersen and fast bowler Graham Onions.
Pietersen continues to struggle with his Achilles tendon problem, while Onions received treatment on an elbow injury overnight and did not bowl this morning.
Asked about the injuries, Strauss said: "It is a bit of a concern. We now have a week off, so the guys have some time to recover.
"The medical team will be monitoring everything closely, but we are still very hopeful we will have a fit squad to choose from for the next Test.
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"To win an Ashes Test at Lord's is something guys have been dreaming of doing since 1934, so to be part of the team to pull it off makes it extra special."
Australia captain Ricky Ponting accepted his side had much work to do to bounce back at Edgbaston and regain the initiative in the series.
He said: "We have to rectify a few things that have become glaringly obvious, but I am very confident we can fight back."
