If England are to have a successful summer followed by a victorious Ashes tour, they need an all-rounder who can play a similar role to the one Andrew Flintoff used to in test matches.
Someone who can bat at number seven and make a significant contribution with the ball is crucial to the balance of the current England team. For the Bangladesh Test matches – which start tomorrow at Lords – Tim Bresnan is the man in possession of this position and he will be determined to hold on to it.
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