Ashes 2017-18: Andrew Flintoff says England Test side is 'best we've ever had'

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff thinks the current Test side is the "best team we've ever had".

England fly out to Australia on 28 October and begin their defence of the Ashes in Brisbane on 23 November.

Flintoff, who was part of the 2005 Ashes winning side, said that he "really believed" in England, despite Australia being favourites to win.

"It's not a case of England winning - it's by how many," the 39-year-old told BBC Radio 5 live.

"It's the type of side you'd want to be involved in, from the coach and the captain down. I think England will have a good winter.

"We've got Jimmy Anderson, who is England's best ever bowler; Alastair Cook, England's best ever batter. And you throw in the likes of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, who is fantastic - it's exciting times."