Vaughan: Flintoff omission right

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Flintoff made a surprise appearance as a net bowler, which was restricted to an appearance in the indoor nets because of the heavy rain, and took a full part in the fielding practice.

Vaughan believes England were right to be cautious before selecting Flintoff and said: "As soon as he bowls three overs they want him back in the England team but you've got to respect the fact he's been out for a long time, not just with his side but with his ankle as well and it's not easy just walking back into a Test."

He added: "I think it would have been unfair and because he's Freddie Flintoff he gets huge exposure and everyone pushes for him.

"He's getting more overs under his belt and a bit more time in the middle with the bat and that will do him the world of good so that when he comes back into the team he'll be full of confidence in his own ability - I think it's just what he needs and I'm just delighted he's back and he's not far away from playing."

Flintoff's appearance followed an impressive display with bat and ball during Lancashire's Twenty20 Cup quarter-final defeat to Middlesex at the Oval.