Flintoff named in Lancashire squad for Surrey clash as he steps up his return from injury

Andrew Flintoff has been named in a 12-man squad for Lancashire's opening Championship game against Surrey tomorrow.

The 30-year-old, who had his fourth ankle operation last October, is aiming to play for England in the First Test against New Zealand on 15 May.

"If I stay fit and perform, hopefully I'll be in the shake-up," said Flintoff, who has not played in any of England's past 13 Tests because of injury.

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England Cricket Board bosses, meanwhile, will meet Texan billionaire Allen Stanford today to talk about playing Twenty20 challenge matches on next year's tour of West Indies and to discuss their plans for an England Premier League.