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England coach should be English, suggests Fleming

New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, suggests the national team should be led by someone from England.

By Stephan Shemilt · BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:29 PM

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Stephen Fleming suggested that England's national cricket team should primarily be led by an English coach.
Fleming made developing homegrown coaching talent a priority, adding Marcus Trescothick, James Foster, and Richard Dawson to his staff.
Appointed in July, Fleming will oversee his first series as Test coach against South Africa in December.

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England's new Test coach, New Zealander Stephen Fleming, stated that the national team should primarily be coached by an English representative. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Fleming explained that developing homegrown coaching talent is a priority for his tenure, pointing to his newly appointed English backroom staff and plans to involve county coaches.

Fleming will take charge of his first series in South Africa in December, succeeding Brendon McCullum. He also confirmed plans to spend time observing domestic county cricket ahead of the home Ashes series next summer.

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