Rachael wools flintoff spouse

HE is the legendary England cricketer who has battled back from depression, bulimia and now a near-fatal car crash that has left him with extensive facial scarring.

But throughout Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff’s many struggles his supportive and understanding wife Rachael Wools, 43, has stood steadfastly by his side.

The sportsman, who played 79 Tests for England, previously admitted to having put his partner “through hell” during their 19-year long marriage and his debilitating mental health struggles.

During his International career, Freddie was renowned for his excessive boozing - often returning home in early hours “stinking and falling over” while Rachael was left to take care of their children.

At the same time, he secretly struggled with bulimia after being labelled “a fat cricketer” which left him constantly “hangry - angry becau