The 25-year old Lancashire right arm fast bowler and an exciting big hitter is now in the city to bolster the English arsenal ahead of the one-dayers starting on November 7.

The gentle giant, who has been proclaimed the new Ian Botham, made his intentions very clear that he was ready to begin where he left off in the home series against South Africa.

Flintoff was in a devastating form against the Proteas last month but missed the Test leg of the Bangladesh tour due a last minute injury.

Speaking to the reporters at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday the world-class all-rounder issued a warning to the Tigers that was back to full fitness.

"I am now fully fit and trying my best to regain the form I was in against South Africa in the last series," said the burly cricketer.

Although England without Flintoff won the two Test series with ease the soft-spoken was polite enough to say that he was not taking Bangladesh lightly in the ODIs. The first match will be held at Chittagong.

"Yes, they lost the Test series but I think Test and one-day is a different ball game. I believe we should also work hard in the one-dayers against an improving Bangladesh," said Flintoff, who has the uncanny ability to win a match on his own.

"I'm excited to return to international cricket after an unforced break. I am rearing to go," said the smiling assassin, who had just clobbered three massive sixes to have the feel of the Dhaka wicket. And the way sent the ball flying to all parts only means one thing that the BNS might not be big enough to contain the giant from Lancashire.

"It was unfortunate to miss the Test series against Bangladesh and have the groin injury again in the summer. Actually I played lot of cricket this season and may be that caused the injury", he said.

His average belies his brute strength. Played 62 one-day internationals at the average of 27.04 and captured 59 wickets, Flintoff must be eyeing that elusive hundred in the shorter version. He did not think that the hot and humid condition would effect his style of play.

"I have to India before. So, it would not be a big problem for me to adopt with the condition," he assured.

Flintoff said that he was working hard to prove his critics wrong. Many feel that the tall all-rounder never lived up to his potential.

"I follow my own game regularly which is the key to improving my performances. I'm sure everything come together here."

When asked whether he followed the Test series against Bangladesh in television Flintoff sounded naïve.

"The match started too early at 4am (England time) that's why I only watched the highlights of the first Test. But I can only say they have improved a lot," he added.

Asked if he liked being compared to the great Ian Botham, the exciting cricketer appeared modest in his response.

"I am just only 25 and I've still got a lot of cricket in me. He is a legend and I've a long way to go before I can be considered in that same company."

England one-day assistant coach Tim Boon, who arrived here on Wednesday along with seven one-day players, supervised the training since Thursday at the BNS.

"Actually we have a lot of talented players and they are very keen to find their place in the squad," said Boon.

He also informed that Flintoff and fast bowler James Anderson are fully fit for the one-day series.

"We have been working very hard since our arrival here. The guys have almost adapted to the condition," said the assistant coach.