Gough doubts Flintoff has England future
Darren Gough believes Andrew Flintoff's England career is over.
The all-rounder last week decided to reject a contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board and become effectively a freelance one-day player.
"England won't pick him," said Gough. "From what I gather, Freddie's doing this on his terms - and if the selectors stick to what they always say they won't pick him."
Flintoff, who was ineligible for a more lucrative central contract having been forced into Test retirement with a chronic knee complaint, turned down the incremental deal that would have handed the ECB some jurisdiction over his playing schedule.
The two-time Ashes winner still plans to feature for England in 50-over and 20-over cricket, but former Yorkshire and England bowler Gough believes his international career has finished.
"They've (the selectors) always said that if it's a choice between two players, the central contract player will always be their first pick," added Gough.
"So, if they stick to those words, they're saying Flintoff won't play."
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