![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/andrew-flintoffs-close-pal-shares-new-details-of-top-gear-car-crash-after-covering-up-face/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_GettyImages-1668032241jp.jpg&description=Andrew Flintoff left fans shocked on Friday after he joined up with the England coaching staff for the first ODI international with New Zealand at Sofia Gardens Andrew Flintoff's face was still covered up as recently as six weeks ago as he continues to recover from his high-speed car crash last December. Flintoff, 45, was filming for Top Gear at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey when he had to be airlifted to hospital with severe facial injuries. The former all-rounder also broke ribs in the incident, and has since left the BBC show whilst an enquiry into what transpired continues. But on Friday, the star surprised fans at Sofia Gardens when he attended the England v New Zealand ODI clash, having joined up with Matthew Mott's coaching staff. Whilst 'Freddie' appeared in good spirits, the markings on his face were clearly evident as he continues to recover. And now close friend Steve Harmison has revealed that the game represented the first time Flintoff had appeared in public without his injuries being masked. The pair were long-time England teammates, and both played their last Test match together in the 2009 win over Australia at The Oval that sealed the Ashes. Speaking to talkSPORT on Monday, Harmison explained how the pair reunited at a junior match, when their two sons were pitted against each other: "It was great to see him back," said the former fast bowler. "It's been tough, you've seen the pictures of him with a smile on his face but I saw him about six weeks ago when my son Charlie and his son, Rocky played against each other and it was great to see him. "I got to see him then. But at that time he covered his face up when he walked around, believe it or not, he was training a guide dog which I'm sure is going better now than it was because he tripped over around three times on his way around the field!" Despite his reluctance to reveal his injuries, Harmison said that Flintoff had been on "great form." And he also argued that the Lancashire legend's involv){kind=link}
Andrew Flintoff left fans shocked on Friday after he joined up with the England coaching staff for the first ODI international with New Zealand at Sofia Gardens
Andrew Flintoff’s face was still covered up as recently as six weeks ago as he continues to recover from his high-speed car crash last December.
Flintoff, 45, was filming for Top Gear at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey when he had to be airlifted to hospital with severe facial injuries. The former all-rounder also broke ribs in the incident, and has since left the BBC show whilst an enquiry into what transpired continues.
But on Friday, the star surprised fans at Sofia Gardens when he attended the England v New Zealand ODI clash, having joined up with Matthew Mott’s coaching staff. Whilst ‘Freddie’ appeared in good spirits, the markings on his face were clearly evident as he continues to recover.
And now close friend Steve Harmison has revealed that the game represented the first time Flintoff had appeared in public without his injuries being masked. The pair were long-time England teammates, and both played their last Test match together in the 2009 win over Australia at The Oval that sealed the Ashes.