# England Test Coach Search: Who's in the Running?

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-17
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13562824/englands-next-test-head-coach-andrew-flintoff-justin-langer-jonathan-trott-among-names-tipped-to-replace-brendon-mccullum
- Language: en
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The England and Wales Cricket Board is searching for a new Test head coach after Brendon McCullum's departure. Former Australia coach Justin Langer and former England captain Andrew Flintoff are among the top contenders. The new coach will face a crucial home Ashes series next summer.

## Key takeaways

- Justin Langer, former Australia coach, is a leading contender for the role.
- Andrew Flintoff, former England captain, is also in the running and has a close relationship with England's managing director Rob Key.
- The new coach will face a challenging home Ashes series next summer.

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