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Chandler oversaw a similar transformation in Andrew Flintoff's profile in the wake of England's Ashes victory in 2005 – albeit on a domestic rather than global scale.

Rory McIlroy has the world at his feet after US Open victory 2011

Chandler oversaw a similar transformation in Andrew Flintoff's profile in the wake of England's Ashes victory in 2005 – albeit on a domestic rather than global scale.

Rory McIlroy has the world at his feet after US Open victory 2011

Flintoff's heroics in the second-innings were splendid, but it was Australia's feckless batting in the first innings as, if memory serves, eight wickets fell to ill-judged cross-batted shots, that put England in a position to win the game.

Trotting Towards Victory 2009

And then 'Rooster' (Dave Roberts, Flintoff's personal physio) is getting married on Saturday, so that's the next biggest day in my life.

Flintoff tips Broad for bright future 2009

And, of course, Stuart Broad chose the moment of Flintoff's retirment to demonstrate that he's ready to emerge as a proper player himself.

Trotting Towards Victory 2009

And, of course, Stuart Broad chose the moment of Flintoff's retirment to demonstrate that he's ready to emerge as a proper player himself.

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

Flintoff's wickets have cost him more than Trevor Bailey's did.

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

Flintoff's heroics in the second-innings were splendid, but it was Australia's feckless batting in the first innings as, if memory serves, eight wickets fell to ill-judged cross-batted shots, that put England in a position to win the game.

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

I wonder if concerns about Flintoff's fitness played a part in Strauss's decision.

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

I wonder if concerns about Flintoff's fitness played a part in Strauss's decision.

The Most Influential Innings of the Decade 2009