Players keen to sign off on winning note, says Flintoff

Ahmedabad, Oct 27 (UNI) After being knoeked out of the tourney, England captain Andrew Flintoff today said that the players are keen to sign off from the Champions trophy on a winning note.

Speaking to reporters ahead of tomorrow's clash with West Indies, the England captain said that his out-of-contention side wants to finish the tournament on a high with a victory against the West Indies, who have already qualified with two staright wins, England will play for pride as pride is a strong motivating factor to play for, he added.

Flintoff also hinted at him bowling a few overs in the game.

''There is a possibility of me bowling against West Indies, but not the full quota of 10 overs,'' he said.

''It is a possibility as I have been bowling in the nets over the past two weeks or so,'' said Flintoff, coming off an ankle injury which forced him to skip the home one-day series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

England, beaten by West Indies in the Champions Trophy final at home in 2004, failed to make it to the semi-finals this time after losing to India and Australia in Group A.

Flintoff said nothing had so far gone right for his team in the tournament and they were keen on winning ahead of the Ashes series in Australia next month. ''We have not performed in this tournament, so we need to perform tomorrow. When you are all out for 125 and 169 you ask a lot from your bowlers. But we need to focus now. This is an important game for us in our development as cricketers.'' UNI GS ADG AY RN1758