Kevin Pietersen has backed former teammate Paul Collingwood to replace Chris Silverwood as England head coach on a permanent basis.
Collingwood has been appointed interim head coach for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies and the 45-year-old is thought to be a contender for the permanent job.
Pietersen says he is hopeful that Collingwood impresses in the Caribbean 'so that he can quietly be handed the reins'.