Moores backing Flintoff

New England coach Peter Moores is convinced Andrew Flintoff can reclaim the high ground in world cricket.

Although Flintoff was arguably England's best bowler at the World Cup his batting struggled to hit the heights of past performances.

Moores will have a heart-to-heart chat with the Lancashire star and believes he can get him performing at a high level again.

He told Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme: "I will be speaking to Andrew in the next week to find out where he is coming from and what helps him play the way he likes.

"You try to get the individual comfortable playing for their country where they can produce their best.

Moores wants the best from all-rounder Andrew Flintoff "Every time I have met Andrew, he is a positive man and he loves the game. He loves playing for his country.

"We have seen him play some unbelievable innings and bowl some unbelievable spells for England.

"We have a player who has played some fantastic aggressive vibrant cricket.

"The key is to get that out of him again and get him enjoying the game again."

Moores will also be monitoring Marcus Trescothick's progress.

"The fact he is playing again for Somerset is a massive positive," said Moores.

"He is another one I need to talk to. The key for Marcus is that he is really comfortable and performing at the right level to get back into the England team.

"We all know the player he can be, both in one-day and Test match cricket."

Former Academy director Moores is relishing the challenge that lies ahead after replacing Duncan Fletcher.

He said: "It is a fantastic job as you have a chance to influence how your national team are going to go.

"I hope I can use my background in going through the county system to my advantage.

"There are a few reasons why things haven't quite worked out (for England). They have always had some injuries.

"There is work to be done but everyone I have spoken to is up for the challenge of the next few months."

Report: Everton 2 United 4

United took a massive step towards Premiership glory with an extraordinary second-half performance at Goodison Park.Sir Alex Ferguson's remarkable side, trailing 1-0 to Everton at half-time, went a further goal behind before finding their own shooting boots to go five points clear of Chelsea who were surprisingly held 2-2 at home by Bolton.First HalfUnited kicked off the first of their final four Premiership fixtures without the PFA Player of the Year. Reds fans inside Everton’s sunkissed ground pondered Sir Alex Ferguson's selection - was it tactical ahead of the Milan trip, or had Cristiano Ronaldo been struck down by the injury jinx that has wreaked havoc in the defensive ranks?
It proved to be an injury, though thankfully only a knock needing protection, not another problem requiring prolonged treatment. Ji-sung Park, a capable replacement for Ronaldo, is out of action at least until August after a knee operation.
Everton won their first corner in the second minute with an attack down the right flank and almost snatched the lead when defender Jolean Lescott pounded a free header against the bar from Mikel Arteta’s setpiece.
Lescott’s miss was a let-off for United but they had no such luck from another deadball situation in the 12th minute. When Arteta was fouled by Patrice Evra, Alan Stubbs stepped up to drill a low free-kick past Edwin van der Sar, via a cruel deflection off Michael Carrick's outstretched leg. Sir Alex later joked, "Carrick will be fined for that!"The Reds struggled to get a grip of the game in the early stages while the Blues buzzed in front of a passionate, partisan crowd. The locals demanded nothing less than a victory in memory of Everton legend Alan Ball, who died during the week, aged 61.
Another former Goodison hero, Wayne Rooney, almost levelled the scores with United’s first real chance after 20 minutes. Receiving a superb crossfield pass from Paul Scholes, he rifled a powerful shot towards the near post where Iain Turner, making his first Premiership start of the season, made a confidence-building save.
Rooney’s partner in attack, Alan Smith, had an even better opportunity when he combined with Ryan Giggs at the edge of the Everton area. The latter, United’s stand-in skipper, flicked a ball between Stubbs and Carsley but Smith dragged the shot wide.
The battle between James Vaughan and Gabriel Heinze was a key head-to-head in the first half and it was largely honours even until referee Alan Wiley booked the Everton teenager for a foul on his Argentine adversary.Scholes produced another peach of a pass in the 37th minute, swinging the ball from right to left for Giggs to volley a first-time centre into the box. Again, Everton escaped as Rooney just failed to connect with the cross.The home side had been living dangerously for some time, but for all the pressure they were under, there was little direct threat to Turner's goal. Even an inswinging Giggs free-kick couldn't test the inexperienced Everton keeper moments before the break - instead it curled beyond the far post with Heinze the only man in red mounting a challenge to its flight.The half ended with Heinze in trouble at the other end of the park, clattering into Arteta to earn United's first yellow card. Fortunately the free-kick didn't double the punishment.Half-time: Everton 1 United 0.United started the second half brightly, forcing a brace of left-wing corners and firing a couple of shots that needed desperate blocks from the Everton rearguard to prevent Rooney, then Scholes from gaining parity. But then from out of the blue, Manuel Fernandes fired the home
Another former Goodison hero, Wayne Rooney, almost levelled the scores with United’s first real chance after 20 minutes. Receiving a superb crossfield pass from Paul Scholes, he rifled a powerful shot towards the near post where Iain Turner, making his first Premiership start of the season, made a confidence-building save.
Rooney’s partner in attack, Alan Smith, had an even better opportunity when he combined with Ryan Giggs at the edge of the Everton area. The latter, United’s stand-in skipper, flicked a ball between Stubbs and Carsley but Smith dragged the shot wide.
The battle between James Vaughan and Gabriel Heinze was a key head-to-head in the first half and it was largely honours even until referee Alan Wiley booked the Everton teenager for a foul on his Argentine adversary.Scholes produced another peach of a pass in the 37th minute, swinging the ball from right to left for Giggs to volley a first-time centre into the box. Again, Everton escaped as Rooney just failed to connect with the cross.The home side had been living dangerously for some time, but for all the pressure they were under, there was little direct threat to Turner's goal. Even an inswinging Giggs free-kick couldn't test the inexperienced Everton keeper moments before the break - instead it curled beyond the far post with Heinze the only man in red mounting a challenge to its flight.The half ended with Heinze in trouble at the other end of the park, clattering into Arteta to earn United's first yellow card. Fortunately the free-kick didn't double the punishment.Half-time: Everton 1 United 0.United started the second half brightly, forcing a brace of left-wing corners and firing a couple of shots that needed desperate blocks from the Everton rearguard to prevent Rooney, then Scholes from gaining parity. But then from out of the blue, Manuel Fernandes fired the home
side into a shock 2-0 lead by steering Arteta’s through-ball away from Wes Brown and hammering an unstoppable shot into van der Sar’s top left-hand corner. Five minutes into the second half and United were two goals down. Turner was called upon at the other end moments later and the keeper did well, spreading himself to block Rooney’s stab from Giggs’ threaded pass. A free-kick from the Welshman was also dealt with by Turner, who clutched the ball comfortably without any pressure.
Sir Alex made his first switch in the 56th minute but not the one United fans might have expected or hoped for. It was Kieran Richardson who replaced the below-par Patrice Evra, stirring speculation that Ronaldo’s problem may be more than just a knock. Or perhaps the Reds boss was just keeping his Portuguese gunpowder dry, in the knowledge that Chelsea had just been pegged back by Bolton at Stamford Bridge.
The pendulum title swung another stroke towards United when Turner, again under no pressure, contrived to spill the ball from Giggs’ right-wing corner and John O’Shea, the scourge of Merseyside, pulled one back with a simple but priceless goal. The Irishman had been in the right place at the right time at Anfield in March; same again at Goodison.
O’Shea’s former team-mate Phil Neville was in exactly the wrong place – from Everton’s point of view, mind you – when Ronaldo, at last on the pitch, powered a header down and goalwards from Carrick’s left-wing corner. The initial effort was blocked but Neville couldn’t clear and instead he diverted the loose ball into his own net. The Reds fans roared with relief at drawing level, while the press corps wondered what Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho would say about an owngoal scored in United’s favour by the United captain’s brother!
Van der Sar was largely a spectator after conceding Everton’s stunning second goal but he kept his eye in to hold Arteta’s free-kick midway through the half. Turner was by far the busier goalkeeper,racing from his line on a few occasions to divert Rooney away from goal.However, Turner had no answer when Rooney pulled down O'Shea's deflected cross, shimmied past Hibbert's despairing lunge and coolly dispatched United's glorious third goal. The away section, not to mention the dug-out, erupted in ecstasy as the Reds edged in front for the first time in the match and took a giant leap ahead of Chelsea, who were still being held at home by Bolton.Ronaldo had two chances to grab a fourth goal for United but he was twice denied by decent Turner saves. Instead it was Premiership debutant Chris Eagles, on for Solskjaer, who made it 4-2 by bending a glorious shot inside the far post. The goal, wildly celebrated by Eagles and his team-mates, confirmed United's improved position in the race - five points clear and just five points, maximum, from winning the title.

Sir Alex salutes have-a-go attitude

Sir Alex Ferguson says United's title chances are now marvellous, thanks to a five-point lead, a huge goal difference and his squad's attacking spirit.The boss, barely audible above the delirious Reds fans at Goodison Park, told MUTV: "It's been an incredible turn of events. We were two-nothing down, Chelsea were in front - and then we've turned it round to a four-two victory. What a fantastic result for us."The momentum is obviously back with us after Chelsea's draw. With three games left, our five-point lead and superior goal difference gives us an absolutely marvellous chance. “But the most important thing is the players are having a go. And if you’re having a go, with the finishers we've got in our side, we’re likely to score. That is a smashing attitude to have in the latter part of the season."Although he was delighted with Saturday's events at Goodison Park and Stamford Bridge, Sir Alex won't celebrate for too long, not when there are three difficult games still to play."We're away to Manchester City next Saturday for a lunch-time kick-off after playing in Milan on Wednesday. We know what that can do to our players, it’s very difficult. And then we’ve got Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. "So we can't count our chickens at this moment in time because football's football but I do think the marvellous attitude of our players and the spirit in the camp is going to help us.
"These players want to win games. They want to score all the time. When I see that enthusiasm, camaraderie and team spirit in the dressing room, I can go home to my bed knowing I've got some really honest players."Fourteen honest players were deployed by Sir Alex at Goodison Park, with all three
substitutes making an impact. But at least one of them, Cristiano Ronaldo, might not have appeared had Everton maintained their two-goal cushion."At two-nil down, I wasn't contemplating using Ronaldo because he's carrying an injury," revealed Sir Alex, "but as soon as it went to two-one, I sent him on."Ronaldo made a difference because the focus (from Everton) went on to him and it released Rooney, Giggs and Scholes. They were putting three men around Ronaldo all the time, so he did a great job for us in that way."Bringing Kieran Richardson on made a big difference to us also. Young Evra was sadly struggling with his injury a bit, so Kieran came on and gave us great energy on the left side of the pitch and they couldn't really handle that actually."The third and final sub Chris Eagles also contributed to United's comeback, capping it with their fourth goal on his Premiership debut."He was cool, he took his time and placed it beautifully. It was a great finish."Sir Alex reserved a note of thanks for his friend Sam Allardyce, the Bolton boss who guided an injury-hit side to an important 2-2 draw with Chelsea in West London.
"Oh, he’ll be getting a hug and a kiss (from me). Maybe two kisses!"

Aussies can be beaten, says Jayawardene

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene believes that Australia can be beaten in the World Cup final here on Saturday because they are human, not supermen.b "Obviously they are a very good side, but they are also humans and in 100 overs people do make mistakes and we need to capitalise on them," Jayawardene said on the eve of the match.
"I think to play them you need to be competitive from the first ball itself. We have to make sure we play really good cricket because they come hard at you in the first hour or so, whether you bat or bowl."
Australia have been on a roll since losing a league match to Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup in England. They are unbeaten in their last 28 matches in the tournament, with 21 wins coming under Ricky Ponting's captaincy.
Australia are now on the verge of making history as they are aiming to become the first team to complete a hat-trick of titles, having emerged champions in 1999 and 2003.
Sri Lanka have already suffered defeat against Australia in a Super Eights game of the ongoing tournament, but Jayawardene said he did not believe that the opposition had any psychological advantage going into the final.
"We made a lot of mistakes in that game, and against Australia you can't do that. I think we have learned our lessons. The guys know exactly what we need to do now," said Jayawardene.
"The important thing for us is to play the brand of cricket we have been playing in the tournament. If we do that we can beat any side in the world. They have not been pushed, but anything can happen on Saturday."
Sri Lanka were the last team to stop Australia in the final when they beat Mark Taylor's side by seven wickets at Lahore in 1996.
"Sri Lankan cricket has come a long way. Before 1996, we were like amateurs," said Jayawardene.
"The guys who then played the game went through a lot of hard times and that's why I say the 1996 group changed the whole concept of Sri Lankan cricket. We are reaping rewards for that and have moved forward.
"Now we need to work harder so that in future we can achieve more success because all those guys worked hard at that time. We are heading in the right direction but still need to work harder."
Jayawardene conceded that Australian coach Tom Moody played a key role in the team's recent successes, including eight victories in 10 matches of the ongoing tournament.
"Tom has been brilliant. As a group, we always had the talent but Tom has brought soemthing different on the table for us. We all had the talent, but we never expected us to push ourselves thus far," he said.
"He is a World Cup winner and knows how important it is to be mentally tougher going into a game like this. He has made a big difference to this bunch and a lot of guys have improved a lot."
Jayawardene also defended the team's decision to rest spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and paceman Chaminda Vaas against Australia in the last game, saying they had wanted to keep the bowlers fresh for big contests.
"It served the purpose. They looked fresh in the semi-final and are now raring to go against Australia," he said.
"A lot of people said that we did not want to show what we got, but the Australians have played Vaas and Murali before, so there was nothing to hide."

Moores backs himself

Peter Moores insists his lack of international experience will not prevent him getting the best out of the England players.
Moores, 44, was unveiled to the media on Wednesday after his appointment as England coach in place of Duncan Fletcher, who resigned last week.
While Moores has earned high praise from those he has worked with during his rise from Sussex coach to director of the England Academy, others point to the fact he never progressed beyond county level as a player.
But he is adamant it has never been a problem, and does not envisage it becoming one when he officially takes the reins on May 1.
“Having gone through the county system and dealing with these (international) players, I’ve never had a player turn round to me and say not playing international cricket has affected me as a coach,” Moores said.
“My job is the same as I’ve done before - and that is to help the players produce their best. It is the players that do the producing, not the coach.
“I’ve experienced county cricket but I’m going to be exposed to the challenges of international cricket over the next few months.”
Moores places equal emphasis on Test and one-day cricket Part of Moores’ task in enabling the players to perform at their best is reinforcing their desire to represent and do well for England following a disappointing winter.
England lost the Ashes series in Australia 5-0 and exited the World Cup with only one win against a Test nation to their name.
“It’s been a tough winter but the key for me is we learn from those things and that we actually move forward,” Moores added.
“I will be passionate about winning and my role with the players is making sure they are passionate about winning.
“We’ll go out there and hopefully play with some passion, and we’ll try and win some games of cricket.”
England’s impressive Test form during Fletcher’s eight-year reign contrasted markedly with a failure to produce anything like their best one-day cricket on a regular basis.
But Moores claims he will be placing equal emphasis on both forms of the game, stressing: “They're both important and we’ll be working so we can be successful in both areas.
“We had a fantastic time in the Commonwealth Bank Series,” he added, referring to the one-day series triumph that came on the back of the Ashes.
“We beat Australia, who were the best side in the world at the time, so that shows what we’re capable of. The key is to try and get that out of the players on a consistent basis.”

DIARY ENTRY 2007

Unlike Other Years,This Year I M writing A web diary
I will Start From Beginning
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Manchester United vs AC Milan

Wayne Rooney struck an injury time winner as United came from behind to win a pulsating Champions League semi-final, first leg at Old Trafford.The England striker struck in the first minute of added time, having earlier pulled United level after a fine Kaka double had negated Cristiano Ronaldo's early opener.Sir Alex Ferguson's side now take a 3-2 advantage into next Wednesday's second leg at the San Siro, albeit minus the suspended Patrice Evra.Old Trafford can have known few occasions like this as a thrilling display of football from both sides was soundtracked by a raucous atmosphere.The noise started well before kick off as news of Sir Alex Ferguson's team news began to filter through to the growing crowd.Despite his superb recent form, particularly in the demolition of Roma, Alan Smith dropped to the bench as Sir Alex opted for a 4-3-3 formation.
Evra was a shock inclusion at left-back, recovering sufficiently from a calf injury in time to boost the Reds' ailing back line.
Milan had their own welcome injury news, with Brazilian international goalkeeper Dida taking his place in goal after shaking off a shoulder injury.
The effervescent vocals of Old Trafford's home contingent were inspirational in the quarter-final mauling of Roma, and the din which greeted the teams' arrival onto the pitch set the scene for a similarly deafening occasion.
Former United manager Wilf McGuinness reprised his role of pre-match cheerleader with another rousing call to arms for the home fans, and they certainly took heed early on.
They almost had a goal to celebrate as early as the fourth minute, but Alessandro Nesta
brilliantly to prevent Wayne Rooney's fierce shot.
Euphoria was only a few seconds away, however. Stand-in skipper Ryan Giggs whipped the resultant corner towards Ronaldo, whose powerful header was flimsily parried upwards by Dida.
The deflection looped up and, as Gabriel Heinze leapt to nod in on the goal-line, the Rossoneri stopper could only fingertip the ball over the line.
Ronaldo then sent another header goalwards after 11 minutes from Rooney's floated cross, but Dida gathered his tamer effort with considerably more comfort than the Portuguese's earlier attempt.
Pirlo curled a long-range effort into van der Sar's midriff almost immediately afterwards as Milan served notice of their attacking intent for the first time.
United's response was similarly quickfire as Carrick called Dida into action again, the big Brazilian scrambling across his goal to claw away the midfielder's left-footed volley.
The half-chances continued to come thick and fast. Ambrosini sent a looping header goalwards under pressure from John O'Shea, which van der Sar clutched gratefully. The Dutchman was redundant moments later when Kaka sent a free header well wide from a Pirlo corner.
The Brazilian wasn't nearly so charitable on 22 minutes as he drew the visitors level. Seedorf's excellent through-ball found Kaka inside the area, and he finished neatly with his left foot despite a desperate lunge from Heinze.
The pre-match billing had been one of two European giants doing battle, with the sub-plot pitting two of the game's best young talents against each other in Kaka and Ronaldo.
With the former evening the scores at a goal each, the latter set about having another say with a mesmerising run which bypassed the visitors' midfield and ended with Patrice Evra being ruled offside.
Giggs then flashed a header over from Fletcher's cross as the game continued to bear an enjoyably - albeit nerve-wrackingly - open quality.
The Welsh winger was involved again shortly afterwards as he crossed for Rooney but, despite Maldini's slip, the 21-year-old could only graze the ball with his studs rather than restore United's lead.
Ronaldo came far closer on 33 minutes as he stung Dida's palms with a rasping 25-yard left footer after another winding run. The Brazilian had gone some way to attoning for his earlier error, and he took another huge step by setting up Milan's second goal.
Dida's quick free-kick upfield found Kaka wide on the left flank under the watch of Darren Fletcher, Evra and Heinze. He made short work of their attentions, cutting infield before sliding the calmest of finishes beyond van der Sar.
A minute later the Brazilian almost struck again, but van der Sar did well to push his long-range shot around the post for a corner.
Events had taken a sudden turn for the worse, a state perpetuated four minutes before half-time as Evra was booked for dissent, ruling him out of next Wednesday's second leg in Italy.
United's attacking menace waned in the latter stages of the first half, but they should have been level almost immediately after the break.
Again a Giggs corner was the cause of Milanese concern as the unmarked Carrick sidefooted wide from just outside the six yard box.
Having replaced Maldini at half-time as a precaution against a second-leg suspension, Milan were dealt another blow just after the interval as abrasive midfielder Gattuso was stretchered off with a foot injury.
The visitors' attacking intent was far from curbed, however, and Kaka should have netted a his hat-trick after Seedorf's fine pull-back.
That miss was punished as United drew level on 59 minutes with a supremely well crafted goal from Rooney.
The Reds held possession in midfield, probing for an opening. Just when it seemed there would be no chink of light, Fletcher and Carrick found Scholes, whose impudent lob gave Rooney the chance to fire home, despite Dida's best efforts.
Buoyed but still disadvantaged by the Rossoneri's two away goals, United were soon testing the Brazilian again. Dida was equal, however, two minutes later to a low drive from Fletcher after a defensive mix-up between Nesta and Bonera.
Giggs came close to putting United ahead on two quickfire occasions as first Dida clutched his whipped cross-shot before watching as the Welshman's free kick curled just wide.The inspiration behind United's second half dominance was a rousing display across Sir Alex Ferguson's midfield.Scholes was at his bewitching best, Darren Fletcher reprised the magnificence of his performance against Roma, Carrick oozed calmness while Giggs was a constant thorn in the visitors' side.It was the latter who picked the lock for United to take a precious advantage to the San Siro for next Wednesday's second leg.Giggs and Rooney broke at speed as the game entered the first of two added minutes; the skipper slipped the ball to Rooney, who lashed a first-time shot inside Dida's near post from the edge of theOld Trafford, which had been bubbling all evening, erupted as the ball hit the net, with the jubilation continuing long after the final whistle, which came a minute later.United now take a slim advantage to the San Siro next Wednesday. On this showing they can travel to Italy on their guard, but without a sniff of fear

MANU VS AC MILAN

I was watching manu milan clash.Key Moments:
5 mins:Good Low cross By ronaldo.under pressure from heinze, dida accidentally cleared ball home 1-0 MAN U by ronaldo
22 mins:Space For Seedorf who crossed low for kaka who scored his 8th goal in 11 matches
37mins:Defensive mistake when Fletcher,Heinze,Evra Collided For Kaka to cooly score his 2nd goal of the game
45 Mins.blow by evra causes ankle injury for gattuso
48 mins: miss by carrick
~~~~~~~WORLD CUP WATCH:~~~~~~~~~~~
New Zealand 62-2 in 15.4 overs
60 mins Scholes Little Flick Unleashes Rooney Who Scored 2-2 united
63 mins: rooney crosses from left flank.fletcher tries.great save by dida
70 mins free kick from edge of the box.just wide for giggs
73 mins free kick from edge of the box saved by dida
90 mins space for giggs.rooney scores YEAH 3-2 UNITED !!!!
FULL TIME AC MILAN 2 MAN UTD 3

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