Rocky Flintoff, son of former England cricketer and national hero Freddie Flintoff, made a dream debut for England U19s, scoring a century against a Young Lions Invitational XI
The 16-year-old displayed flashes of his father's batting talent against a Young Lions Invitational XI ahead of a three-match youth ODI series against Sri Lanka. England were in a difficult position when Flintoff entered the game, having lost both their openers in the first five overs and standing at 52-4.
READ MORE: Blackburn Rovers star Scott Wharton drives across Europe to support brother Adam at Euro 2024 The match saw Flintoff given the honour of playing for England U19s for the first time, an experience that would've filled his family with joy. His mum Rachel was there to watch the proud moment at Loughborough.
Rocky's rise to the England U19 side comes after impressing in Lancashire's 2nd XI, where he notched up a century against Warwickshire in April, playing alongside his older brother Corey, aged 18. Lancashire recognised the young Flintoff's potential by awarding him his first professional contract this month.
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