England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff claimed two more wickets for Lancashire as he continued to prove his fitness for the forthcoming Ashes series in his side's County Championship match against Durham at the Riverside.
Flintoff is playing in first-class cricket for the first time since knee surgery six weeks ago and he finished Durham's first innings with figures of four for 47.
Pace bowler Flintoff, who had taken two wickets for 30 runs in 12 overs on the first day, removed Phil Mustard then ended Durham's innings on 244 by dismissing England colleague Steve Harmison.
Flintoff is now confident of being involved when England play the first Test against Australia at Cardiff starting on July 8.
He was also out to bat quicker than expected as England bowler Graham Onions claimed three wickets to reduce Lancashire to 51 for four, with Flintoff three not out from 11 balls at lunch.
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