England’s men’s team has had the coach/manager role from the mid-1980s (the modern full-time manager/coach role began in 1986). Since then the country has used a mix of domestic and overseas coaches (Duncan Fletcher, Andy Flower, Trevor Bayliss, Brendon McCullum among the most notable). A few coaches have had multiple stints and the role has been split and recombined between Test and white-ball duties at various times.
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List of England national cricket team coaches: Full List 1986–2025
| No. | Coaches | Stint | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micky Stewart | 1986–1992 | England |
| 2 | Keith Fletcher | 1992–1995 | England |
| 3 | Ray Illingworth | 1995–1996 | England |
| 4 | David Lloyd | 1996–1999 | England |
| 5 | Duncan Fletcher | 1999–2007 | Zimbabwe |
| 6 | Peter Moores | 2007–2009 | England |
| 7 | Andy Flower | 2009–2014 | Zimbabwe |
| 8 | Ashley Giles (limited-overs) | 2012–2014 | England |
| 9 | Peter Moores (2nd stint) | 2014–2015 | England |
| 10 | Trevor Bayliss | 2015–2019 | Australia |
| 11 | Chris Silverwood | 2019–2022 | England |
| 12 | Paul Collingwood (interim) | 2022 | England |
| 13 | Matthew Mott (white-ball) | 2022–2024 | Australia |
| 14 | Marcus Trescothick (interim white-ball) | 2024 | England |
| 15 | Brendon McCullum | 2022–present (combined from Jan 2025) | New Zealand |
Micky Stewart (1986–1992)
Micky Stewart was England’s first modern full-time manager/coach (1986–1992). A former Surrey opener who played eight Tests, Stewart moved into coaching and administration and helped professionalise England’s preparation (fitness, structure) during his time as manager. England reached the 1987 World Cup final under his management.
Keith Fletcher (1992–1995)
Keith Fletcher, a prolific county and Test batsman, served as England’s coach in the early 1990s. Fletcher’s period in charge coincided with a challenging era for the side; he brought his county experience to the national setup but results were mixed.
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Ray Illingworth (1995–1996)
Ray Illingworth returned to a senior national role as coach and selector in the mid-1990s (chairman of selectors/coach), a period that included contentious selection debates. Illingworth was a former England captain and a highly influential figure in English cricket administration.
David Lloyd (1996–1999)
“Bumble” David Lloyd became England coach in 1996. A successful county all-rounder and later a broadcaster, Lloyd introduced a number of support-staff changes and enjoyed some Test-series successes, but his tenure ended after the 1999 World Cup.
Duncan Fletcher (1999–2007)
Duncan Fletcher England’s first long-serving foreign coach led the team from 1999 to 2007 and is credited with helping revive England’s Test fortunes in the early 2000s; he remains the longest-serving England coach of the modern era. His period saw improved Test performances, though one-day form was less consistent.
Peter Moores (2007–2009)
Peter Moores, a county coach turned national coach, was appointed in 2007. His first spell ended in 2009 after high-profile player/management tensions; Moores later returned for a second spell in 2014–2015. He has a strong county coaching record as well.
Andy Flower (2009–2014)
Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) became England head coach in 2009. A former world-class wicketkeeper-batter, Flower oversaw one of England’s most successful Test periods (including becoming No.1 in Tests and the 2010 ICC World T20 win) and an Ashes victory in 2013. He left the top role in early 2014 to take a wider ECB technical role.
Ashley Giles (2012–2014 limited-overs)
When England split formats at times, Ashley Giles was appointed limited-overs head coach (2012–2014). A former England left-arm spinner, Giles took charge of ODI/T20 duties in that period before stepping aside in 2014 to other ECB roles.
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Peter Moores (2014–2015 2nd stint)
Moores returned for a second spell in 2014 but England’s disappointing 2015 World Cup performance led to changes in the coaching setup again.
Trevor Bayliss (2015–2019)
Trevor Bayliss (Australia) was appointed in 2015 and is best known for guiding England to their first ICC Men’s ODI World Cup title in 2019. Bayliss’s tenure focused on freeing up the players and building a white-ball unit that ultimately won the 2019 World Cup.
Chris Silverwood (2019–2022)
Chris Silverwood was promoted from within after Bayliss took over in October 2019. A former fast-bowling coach, Silverwood’s spell included the difficult 2021–22 Ashes which preceded his departure in early 2022.
Paul Collingwood (interim, 2022)
Paul Collingwood, former England all-rounder, served as interim head coach for the immediate post-Ashes period (West Indies tour) while a longer-term appointment was made. Collingwood had been part of England’s coaching group prior to the interim role.
Matthew Mott (white-ball, 2022–2024)
Matthew Mott (Australia) was appointed as England’s white-ball head coach in 2022 and led the team to the 2022 T20 World Cup success, but left the role in July 2024 after mixed tournament results and a review of white-ball performance.
Marcus Trescothick (interim white-ball, 2024)
After Mott’s departure Marcus Trescothick (former England opener and England batting coach) took on interim white-ball head coach duties while the ECB searched for a permanent successor.
Brendon McCullum (2022–present; combined from Jan 2025)
Brendon McCullum appointed as England Test coach in May 2022 rapidly transformed England’s Test approach and results. In a structural change the ECB announced McCullum would take on the white-ball head coach role in addition to his Test duties from January 2025 (reuniting formats under one head coach). His combined role is part of a longer contract extension to the end of 2027.
