Freddie wants Vaughan's job -- just not yet

0 Comments | AFP, November, 2005

LONDON (AFP) — Superstar all-rounder Andrew Flintoff wants to lead England one day but was happy not to be handed the job after injury ruled Michael Vaughan out of the first Test in Pakistan.

England instead turned to Marcus Trescothick and Flintoff admitted: "I'd like to be captain one day if it came around - we'll have to wait and see what happens.

"But at the moment I don't think I would be able to do the job as any sort of long term appointment.

"I have so much on with my own game. I enjoy what I'm doing now playing under Vaughany. I'm always involved in the game with bat, ball and even standing at slip. Although I'd do it if I was asked, of course I would."

Flintoff, speaking to The Sun newspaper, said the England squad faced a test of their...