Flintoff: England can definitely win it.

ANDREW FLINTOFF talked up England's chances of winning the third npower Ashes Test after an enthralling fourth day at Edgbaston.

Australia closed on 88 for two in their second innings, still 25 runs behind, and Flintoff insists a home win is still on, providing England come out firing today.

"We have got something to bowl at," he said. "We would have liked a few more runs if we are being greedy but a good start and a couple of wickets... it's a game we can definitely win. It's going to be tough but the first session is going to be massive for both sides.

"We have to be confident although patience is key."

Flintoff top-scored for England with a near run-a-ball 74 as England made 376 in reply to Australia's 263. The Lancastrian's lusty hitting, and that of Stuart Broad, who made 55, helped give England what could prove to be a crucial advantage.

Flintoff added: "Stuart Broad did really well, giving us the momentum going into the bowling.

"We are an attacking side, especially in the lower middle order. See it and hit it, it came off today."

Flintoff was not as effective with the ball, rarely threatening in his four overs. But he evening session was notable for a feisty atmosphere between the sides but Flintoff claims it merely showed the players' desire to win.

"It's competition. We can see what it means to both sides. A few people's beans were going. It's competition and that's coming across," he said.

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