New injury for Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff will miss two of England's three Test matches against New Zealand because of a side strain.
The all-rounder experienced discomfort on the left side of his body during Lancashire's 232-run victory over Durham at Old Trafford on Friday.
Flintoff has been bowling at brisk pace after recovering from ankle surgery.
"It's frustrating to have picked up an injury at this time. I want nothing more than to return to the England side," said Flintoff.
He added: "(I) will continue to do everything to make myself available for selection."
The England and Wales Cricket Board stressed Flintoff's side strain has no relation to the ankle injury which kept him out of England's winter tour to Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
England have fitness concerns over Paul Collingwood and keeper Tim Ambrose but both are likely to make the squad.
Collingwood was given a pain-killing injection because of a shoulder problem during Durham's Championship defeat by Lancashire, and England's medical staff will assess his condition when the team gathers at Lord's.
But Ravi Bopara could be included in the squad as cover after recently turning down the chance to play in the Indian Premier League to focus on trying to further his England career.
Ambrose, meanwhile, has a sore neck, but he is confident he will shake it off in time to make his first home Test appearance.
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