What the papers say...

13 April 2012
The Sun

Andrew Flintoff is gearing up for another burst of final-day heroics as England eye Ashes glory.

Also: Darren Bent looks to be closing in on his £12million switch to Sunderland.

Daily Mirror

Freddie Flintoff sounded the bugle for another Ashes fairytale at Edgbaston last night and roared: "We can do it."

Also: Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has launched a £10million raid for Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole.

Daily Mail

Graeme Swann sent Australia's Ashes hopes into a tailspin with a stunning delivery that clean bowled their captain Ricky Ponting in the third npower Test.

Also: Chelsea expect to complete the signing of Andrea Pirlo this week and will then intensify their efforts to lure Franck Ribery and Sergio Aguero to Stamford Bridge.

Daily Express

Andrew Flintoff will try to summon more last-day heroics as England aim to chase down a 2-0 Ashes lead in front of what is expected to be a full house at Edgbaston today.

Also: Arsene Wenger declared "never say never" last night as he moved even closer to making a major player policy U-turn to clinch the signature of former skipper Patrick Vieira.

Daily Star

Freddie Flintoff last night hailed the wonderball from Graeme Swann that got rid of Aussie dangerman Ricky Ponting.

Also: David Moyes last night insisted Joleon Lescott WAS injured after missing Everton's friendly at Coventry.

The Times

Andrew Flintoff has backed England to win their race against time at Edgbaston today and take a 2-0 lead in the npower Ashes series.

Daily Telegraph

Suddenly, a Test match that looked to be heading for a tame draw has had life breathed into it and a thrilling climax beckons today providing rain stays away.

The Guardian

As an early autumnal chill descended on the ground and the cacophony from the Hollies stand reached its peak for the day, England began to seize control of a game that had seemed destined for a draw once Saturday's play had been sacrificed to the rain gods.

The Independent

England will go into the final day of the third Test at Edgbaston believing they can not only beat the weather but also defeat Australia and take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series.

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