Quotes from Andrew Flintoff

I was great mates with Muttiah Muralitharan, dating back to the days when we both played together at Lancashire.

I am actually learning to enjoy bowling, and I never thought I'd say that. I didn't enjoy it in the past because it hurt. It hurt my back or my ankle.

Reverse swing is a great asset if it happens.

It annoys me when I phone a hotel receptionist in my own country, and they don't understand what I am saying because they don't speak English. I think that's wrong. It's nothing to do with being politically correct or incorrect; it's just not right.

Old Trafford - as a cricket ground, I love playing there. It's a second home for me; I've been going there since I was young. It just feels right there.

We always gave one-day cricket respect as players, definitely.

I thought my dream job was to play cricket.

I actually love the Discovery Channel.

My family is not a distraction. They're the most important thing in my life.

When I retired first time around, injury had beaten me, and I hated that. Now I realise I'm no longer good enough. And I can handle that. It's fine that I'm not good enough.

I grew up watching 'Corrie,' and I still watch it whenever I can. It's got everything - drama, humour, and great characters. I used to watch it even when I was living in Dubai.

Captaincy is something you get better at through experience. You've got to trust your instincts.