England change to continue with new limited-overs coach and revamped Test squad

England are preparing to announce their new limited-overs coach and a revamped Test squad in the coming days, as Rob Key’s overhaul of the men’s side continues to take shape.

Things have been moving quickly at the England and Wales Cricket Board in recent weeks, with Key’s arrival as managing director followed by the appointment of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as captain and coach of the men’s red-ball team.

The first Test squad of the summer is now expected to be named on Wednesday, two weeks before England face New Zealand at Lord’s, while a final decision on McCullum’s white-ball counterpart is also imminent pending board approval.

Australia women’s coach Matthew Mott is in pole position to take a post, with the Daily Telegraph reporting that the Queenslander is in advanced negotiations after impressing Key’s interview panel.

Internal candidate Paul Collingwood, part of England’s coaching unit for the past four years and a former one-day captain, had been well-fancied for promotion but may instead be asked to remain in the ranks.

Mott, 48, has overseen an era of international dominance for the Southern Stars since taking over in 2015, scooping three successive global titles – two Twenty20 World Cups and this year’s 50-over tournament – and three Ashes victories.

McCullum was not directly involved in the white-ball process, with Key keen for the job-share to be one of equals after the imbalanced relationship between Andy Flower and Ashley Giles when England previously attempted a split.

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But he is highly likely to approve, having revealed in his 2016 autobiography that he suggested Mott as New Zealand head coach a decade ago when he was Black Caps captain.

As well as putting the