Freddie Flintoff was just nine when he played his first cricket match at the legendary Old Trafford ground for Lancashire. It was a dream come true for the Preston lad who rose through the ranks to become one of the most popular members of the England team.
After his retirement the 42-year-old have forged a hugely successful career as a TV presenter, hosting Top Gear with Paddy McGuinness, and appearing on Sky's A League Of Their Own.
Despite his success, Freddie has been hiding a devastating illness, which he has now bravely opened up about for BBC documentary Freddie Flintoff: Living With Bulimia.
He also wants to remove the stigma attached to men who are battling the illness. Ever since he was a young cricketer, Freddie has been making
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