Cricket: Freddie Strikes to Lift England ; Pace Bowler Boosts Hosts' Victory Bid

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ANDREW FLINTOFF lifted the sell-out crowd at Old Trafford by claiming a crucial wicket on the final day of the third Test as England pressed for victory over Australia.

Resuming the fifth day still 399 runs away from an unlikely victory on 24 without loss, Australia had hoped openers Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden could frustrate England's efforts during the morning session England quickly ended their hopes with seamer Matthew Hayden claiming a wicket with the eighth ball of the day.

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Cricket: Freddie Strikes to Lift England ; Pace Bowler Boosts Hosts' Victory Bid

But it took local hero Flintoff to break the crucial partnership between Hayden and Ricky Ponting to leave the tourists o...

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