TIM Bresnan hopes he can prove he has Andrew Flintoff’s knack of performing for England when they need him most.
Bresnan has made it clear several times already he wants to prove himself in his own right rather than simply earn comparison with Flintoff.
As England’s new-ball and death bowler and number seven batsman, he is already filling the role which might have fallen to the Lancastrian – had he been fit in time for this tournament.
Bresnan’s efforts so far culminated on Monday in an all-round performance to complete England’s perfect Super Eight campaign and win him man-of-the-match honours against New Zealand.
Asked yet again yesterday about his potential compared to Flintoff’s career achievements, the 25-year-old said: “He’s had some magnificent performances when the chips are down.
“I would like to do that as well.
“If I jump into those boots I would love that.”
