Nixon stands by Flintoff
All-rounder Andrew Flintoff does not have a drink problem, says former England teammate Paul Nixon.
"I don't think (Flintoff's) got a drink problem," the wicketkeeper told BBC Radio 5 Live yesterday.
"I think the pressure of the Australia series -- Freddie's such a competitive guy and a passionate guy, he wants to win every game ferociously for England.
"I think that the hiding they got in the Ashes really affected him more than people realise."
And of the ex-England coach, Nixon added: "Duncan is a fair man, a very proud man.
"He's seen very differently with the press to how he is in the dressing room. Duncan takes things very, very personally because he's got his own standards."
Former England captain Graham Gooch told 5 Live: "Duncan Fletcher has written a book, and obviously it helps book sales, but when you're made captain of England and you have the highest honour in the game, you have to set the leadership standards.
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