29th July 2009
England captain Andrew Strauss expects all-rounder Andrew Flintoff to play a full part in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston, which starts on Thursday.
The Lancastrian has undergone intensive treatment on an ongoing knee problem.
England, who lead 1-0 in the series, will pick from a 12-man squad.
England captain Strauss also confirmed that Monty Panesar has been released from the squad ahead of the match.
There had been rumours ahead of Thursday's Test that England would deploy two spinners, however the recent wet weather appears to have thwarted any such plans.
Panesar will rejoin his county in time for their Twenty20 quarter-final clash with Hampshire at Wantage Road.
Australia are expected to keep faith with misfiring bowler Mitchell Johnson.
The paceman, who came into the series with a burgeoning reputation following a series of match-winning displays against South Africa earlier this year, has struggled in the first two Tests.
Heavy rain showers are forecast for Thursday, which could see a delayed start, with more rain expected on Saturday and Sunday after sunny intervals on Friday.
With conditions expected to favour seam bowling, Australia could recall either Shane Watson or Stuart Clark, but are still without Brett Lee, who is recuperating from a side strain which has kept him out of the first two Test matches.
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