The hero of the 2005 Ashes success has not played in any of England's past 13 Tests because of injury, and only four of their last 18 one-day internationals.

But he resumed his bowling duties during Lancashire's pre-season tour of the United Arab Emirates.

Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson said: "He is looking fit and strong and we are really keen on him playing a full part in our opening fixture of the season.

"It has been a great pleasure to have him around for an entire pre-season and that is something he has enjoyed."

Lancashire will be without pacemen James Anderson (rested at England's request), Dominic Cork (side strain) and Kyle Hogg (broken finger).

Former skipper Mark Chilton has been left out and new signings Francois Du Plessis, who is still with South African side Titans, and Stephen Parry do not feature either.

Squads:

Surrey: TBA

Lancashire (from): Horton, Sutcliffe, Loye, Hodge, Law (capt), Flintoff, Sutton (wkt), Croft, Chapple, Mahmood, Newby, Keedy.