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New England coach Peter Moores plans to hold talks with Andrew Flintoff in a bid to rekindle the missing sparkle in the star’s game.

Flintoff has been judged a spent force by some critics because of his dip in form and off-field behaviour.

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

He told the BBC on Sunday: “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. 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, 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,” Moores said.

“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 who stood down after England’s dismal winter and World Cup campaign.

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