Australian Willie Peters has been among the first names put in the frame to succeed Shaun Wane, who has stepped down as England coach nine months before the Rugby League World Cup.
Wane's position had looked in jeopardy after overseeing England's three-Test Ashes whitewash by the Kangaroos last year, but there's now an inviting vacancy for a new coach to lead the Lions into the global showpiece to be held largely in Australia in October and November.
The Rugby Football League confirmed Wane's successor will be a part-time appointment, opening up the opportunity for a Super League coach to take up the post alongside club duties.
