Fleming suggests England Test coach should be English

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 15:44 · Archive

New Zealand's Stephen Fleming, appointed England Test head coach in July, says the role should ideally be filled by an Englishman.

Stephen Fleming, newly appointed England Test head coach, has suggested the national team should be led by an Englishman. The New Zealander will begin his role in South Africa in December, following Brendon McCullum, another Kiwi.

Fleming told BBC Radio 5 Live that developing English coaches is a 'priority' for him. 'I do believe that primarily the national team should be coached by a national representative,' he said. He added that the ambition includes introducing county coaches at certain times and inviting past players back into the setup.

Since 1999, only two Englishmen—Peter Moores (twice) and Chris Silverwood—have held the Test job. England have been led by Zimbabweans Duncan Fletcher and Andy Flower, and Australian Trevor Bayliss, before Fleming's appointment. His backroom team includes English former internationals Marcus Trescothick, James Foster and Richard Dawson. Jonathan Trott, another Ashes-winning England player, is about to take charge of England Lions.

How it is being reported

• Stephen Fleming makes surprising claim about England Test coach jobFormer New Zealand captain Fleming was appointed to succeed Brendon McCullum in JulyIndependent Sport · 20 Oct, 15:24
• England coach should be English, suggests FlemingNew Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, suggests the national team should be led by someone from England.BBC News · 20 Oct, 00:29

In this story: Stephen Fleming · England · South Africa · Brendon McCullum · Marcus Trescothick · James Foster · Richard Dawson

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