"England are a good side. But we're lucky that Flintoff is not fit. I think he makes a huge difference to the English team. It's a beatable side. But Flintoff will really be missed," Ganguly said.

"I've seen Michael Vaughan captaining the team differently without Flintoff," he was quoted as saying by 'The Guardian' on Thursday.

Flintoff is recuperating after an ankle surgery and is doubtful to take part in the three-match Test series between Indian and England, beginning at the Lord's from July 19.

The former captain, who led India to its famous NatWest series win five years ago, praised new comers such as Kevin Pietersen and Monty Panesar under Vaughan's captaincy.

"His (Vaughan's) record is fabulous. I think he's reaping the benefits of what Nasser did. Pietersen is brilliant, going to be a great I think. Monty, he's from my county, Northants, he'll walk into any side in the world," he said.

On personal front, Ganguly, who survived the test of time during his time away from Team India last year, admitted he was under tremendous pressure to make a comeback and perform.

"It's possible, that can happen (to be out of team). But when I came back into the side, I had huge pressure on me. I survived that. Then I survived the pressure of coming back into the one-day team. I don't think any pressure can be more than that."