England captain Andrew Strauss believes key all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has "unfinished business" to deal with in the Ashes.

Flintoff's return to the international set-up, after missing the past four Tests through injury, was marked by him being disciplined for poor time keeping last week.

The 31-year-old was the man-of-the-series in England's 2005 win, however, and Strauss expects him to raise his game again.

"That incident has been dealt with," said Strauss. "It was a case of turning up late for a bus.

"Freddie has settled in brilliantly and is very motivated to play well in this series.

"It's great to see him with the bit between his teeth - he feels as though he has some unfinished business."

Flintoff was captain of the England side whitewashed in 2006-07 but has a good personal record against Australia, having scored more than 400 runs and finished as the hosts' leading wicket taker four years ago.