Moores backs Flintoff to bounce back

Flintoff has been judged a spent force by some critics because of his dip in form and off-field behaviour but Moores will have a heart-to-heart chat with the Lancashire star and believes he can get him performing at a high level again.

He told Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme: "We have a player who has played some fantastic aggressive vibrant cricket. The key is to get that out of him again and get him enjoying the game again."

He added: "I will be speaking to Andrew in the next week to find out where he is coming from and what helps him play the way he likes.

"You try to get the individual comfortable playing for their country where they can produce their best.

"Every time I have met Andrew, he is a positive man and he loves the game. He loves playing for his country.

"We have seen him play some unbelievable innings and bowl some unbelievable spells for England.

Moores will also be monitoring Marcus Trescothick's progress.

"The fact he is playing again for Somerset is a massive positive," said Moores. "He is another one I need to talk to. The key for Marcus is that he is really comfortable and performing at the right level to get back into the England team.

"We all know the player he can be, both in one-day and Test match cricket."