STUART Law believes Lancashire team-mate Andrew Flintoff is still the right man to lead England as captain.

England name their squad for the forthcoming one-day and Twenty20 series against the West Indies tomorrow - and a new skipper will be picked following Michael Vaughan's resignation as captain in the shorter form of the game.

Paul Collingwood is favourite to take over the role, while Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Strauss and Alistair Cook have also been touted as possibilities.

But Law believes they should all be overlooked in favour of Flintoff, despite his sacking as vice-captain during the World Cup for indulging in late-night drinking and later falling off a pedalo.

Although Flintoff, 29, is ruled out of England's series against West Indies as he works his way back from a third ankle operation, he could be back in time for the one-day series against India in August and September.

"If he was fit, I would give the captaincy to Fred," said batsman Law.

"I thought what happened (in the World Cup) has been dealt with and there's no point dragging it up again.

"He's a guy who commands respect wherever he goes, not by his own team-mates but by the opposition.

"I think the team in the dressing room will respect him more than most."

It is thought Collingwood's close friendship with Vaughan could tip the captaincy decision his way.

But Aussie Law feels that, if Flintoff fails to get the nod, then England new-boy Matt Prior deserves a chance.

He added: "Andrew Strauss has probably been the next capable, but he's not performing at this stage. That was bound to happen after the start he had to international cricket.

"It looks like they are leaning towards Paul Collingwood, but why not give it to somebody new.

"What about Matt Prior? He's worked well with Peter Moores.

"They will have a great understanding, which I think the captain needs with his coach."