The Times

Andrew Flintoff declared himself ready to play on the eve of the fourth npower Test against Australia at Headingley Carnegie, only for the England management to refuse to gamble with the all-rounder's fitness.

The Sun

Alex Ferguson signalled football's return with a furious blast at referee Chris Foy for failing to send off Michael Ballack at Wembley.

Also: Andrew Strauss was taunted by Headingley fans as England crashed to a nightmare Ashes defeat.

Daily Star

Freddie Flintoff should find out today if his dream of an Ashes swansong is over. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson blew his top last night as Manchester United lost the community Shield on penalties.

Daily Mirror

Sir Alex Ferguson reacted angrily to Manchester United's Community Shield defeat yesterday, claiming Chelsea star Michael Ballack should have been red-carded before the Blues scored their second goal.

Also: Andrew Strauss had his nose rubbed in a humiliating defeat by England fans chanting the name of Ashes winner Michael Vaughan.

Daily Mail

Cock-a-hoop Ricky Ponting last night taunted England about possible panic measures in the wake of yesterday's crushing innings defeat at Headingley:

Also: Sir Alex Ferguson set the fuse burning on the title race with an angry rant at Chelsea's Michael Ballack and referee Chris Foy after Manchester United were beaten in the Community Shield.

Daily Express

Andrew Strauss says the saga over Andrew Flintoff's fitness must not overshadow preparations for the winner-takes-all shoot-out for the npower Ashes at The Brit Oval in 10 days' time.

Also: Sir Alex Ferguson signalled the return of football proper last night when he launched a furious Wembley broadside at referee Chris Foy.

The Guardian

English thoughts will turn to the state of Andrew Flintoff's right knee - as well as his state of mind - after Australia wrapped up the fourth Test by an innings and 80 runs yesterday to leave the Ashes poised at 1-1 ahead of next week's finale at The Oval.

Daily Telegraph

One-all and one to go, but will this Ashes Nelson prove unlucky for England or Australia when the teams spar for the urn in 10 days time?

The Independent

England have five days to find a team to save the Ashes.