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Matthew Cooper

Paul Collingwood tipped to become permanent England head coach by Kevin Pietersen

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'.

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