Andrew Flintoff is fit, hungry, and at the peak of his game. He influenced virtually every game he played in the ODI series with either bat or ball (10 wickets at 18.10 and 210 runs at an average of 42.00). England have for long been looking for an all-rounder, looks like they have finally found one. With Kallis unavailable for South Africa, Flintoff might prove to be the difference between the two sides.

Since South Africa have returned to international cricket, they have toured England twice, 1994 and 1998, and failed to win the series on both occassions. There have been great performances on both sides but England have always managed to keep the Proteas from winning.

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