Back pages of the nationals - July 21

Top sports stories from the national newspapers:

THE TIMES: Andrew Flintoff has pledged to do everything possible to coax his aching body through a farewell Ashes series after his five-wicket haul helped to break England’s 75-year Australia hoodoo at Lord’s. Also: Roman Abramovich flies in to join Chelsea’s pre-season tour of America today determined to keep hold of John Terry.

THE INDEPENDENT: Anything is possible for England now. The victory against Australia yesterday, which has given them a 1-0 lead in the Ashes, a risible prospect a week ago, has converted a summer of mild hope to one of rampant optimism. Also: The Manchester City career of Elano is hanging by a slender thread, with the Brazil international left out of the club’s trip to South Africa and seemingly top of their clear-out list.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: England ended their 75-year-old Ashes jinx at Lord’s but only after Andrew Flintoff had defied his broken body until the job was complete. Also: A more apposite day could not be imagined for the unveiling of Real Madrid’s new galacticos, Florentino Perez’s stellar squad, than the anniversary of man’s first walk on the moon.

THE GUARDIAN: Sir Alex Ferguson last night said the reason Carlos Tevez was no longer at Old Trafford was that the striker was not worth the £25m fee his adviser, Kia Joorabchian, had been demanding. Also: The Harlequins winger, Tom Williams, has been suspended for 12 months after being found guilty of his role in fabricating a blood injury in last season’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leinster.

THE SUN: Andrew Flintoff ripped through the Aussies to end 75 years of Lord’s hurt then roared: I’m not finished yet. Also: Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s love for Manchester United could see him return to the club.

DAILY MIRROR: Andrew Flintoff rekindled the spirit of 2005 by heroically bowling England to their first Lord’s win over Australia in 75 years. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo could one day make a sensational return to play for Manchester United.

DAILY STAR: Freddie Flintoff vowed to play on through the pain barrier after bowling England into the Ashes history books. Also: Manchester City are confident they can complete an amazing £40m swoop for John Terry.

DAILY EXPRESS: Andrew Flintoff lifted England to victory with an inspired display at Lord’s, then warned Australia he will not put his feet up until the Ashes have been regained. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson fired the latest salvo in his war of words with Carlos Tevez – as the Argentine’s replacement, Michael Owen, scored his second goal for Manchester United here.

DAILY MAIL: Andrew Flintoff vowed to drag his shattered body through the rest of this Ashes series after a Herculean bowling effort yesterday allowed England to break their 75-year curse at Lord’s. Also: David Beckham’s clash with LA Galaxy fans during the friendly against AC Milan has cast doubt on his long-term future in the MLS.