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DUNCAN Fletcher has backed Andrew Flintoff to reclaim the England captaincy one day.

The former England coach is highly critical of the all-rounder in his new autobiography, and revelations of Flintoff's drinking during last winter's Ashes tour caused controversy when the book was serialised by a national newspaper last week.

Following the team's dismal whitewashing at the hands of Australia in that Test series - when Flintoff was captain - and his alcohol-fuelled antics during the World Cup in the Caribbean, which led to him being stripped of the vice-captaincy, doubts have been raised over whether the 29-year-old could ever lead England again.

But Fletcher believes Flintoff can be skipper again if he can shake off his injury problems.

If that foot lets him bowl as well as he can, there's no reason he shouldn't captain down the line,'' said Fletcher.

The former Glamorgan coach defended his decision to publicise Flintoff's drinking in Australia.

Fletcher insisted the revelation was needed to explain the decision to punish Flintoff after the Fredalo' affair.

I was under huge pressure at the time,'' he added.

10:39am Tuesday 6th November 2007

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