Reports: Justin Langer interested in taking up England's Head Coach role

Ex-Australian head coach Justin Langer is reportedly open to taking over as the head coach of the English cricket team.

According to reports from Daily Telegraph, the former Australian opener' would be open to the possibility of coaching England if approached.'

The report cited sources close to Langer, claiming that the former Aussie coach was 'interested in talking to the ECB about the vacant role'. 

The search for England's Test team's new head coach has been on ever since Chris Silverwood was sacked in the wake of a horror Ashes drubbing this past winter.

Langer's name has been doing the rounds for some time now, with the interim director of cricket, Andrew Strauss admitting the same during media interactions.

"I know him well. On the surface, he's done a very good job of things with the Australian cricket team. So I wouldn't rule him out."

Langer resigned as Australia's coach at the end of the last home summer, citing a lack of support from senior players and management. Cricket Australia offered him a short-term renewal after that.

However, Langer isn't the only one interested in coaching England's men cricket team. Former captain Paul Collingwood, who coached Joe Root's team on an interim basis during the recently concluded tour of the West Indies, has made it clear that he wants an extended time in the role.

"I've enjoyed it more than I thought. I was a bit anxious and nervous, I've had experiences before with the Covid fixtures but this felt different. A lot different. I haven't got much experience as a head coach but you would never get a job if that's the case," said Collingwood after England's 0-1 series defeat to the West Indies.

He added.

"I've put my hat in the ring, and if they want us, they know where I am. They've seen what I can do, so they know where I am if they want us.

"I feel as though what I've done over the last few weeks is a good start but it's only a start. If I was to take this team forward I'd want to make them a lot better as quickly as possible," he signed off.

England must first appoint a permanent director of cricket, a position that has been left vacant since the sacking of Ashley Giles. Former Australian cricketer Marcus North is being tipped as the front-runner to take up that role.