Atherton: Fletcher Can Mould New England
By Ananova
August 29 2002
Former England player Mike Atherton has voiced his support for England coach Duncan Fletcher, saying that the Zimbabwean can mould the new England.
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Michael Atherton
believes England coach Duncan Fletcher should be given a free hand to take
the national team forward. Fletcher will begin talks about a new contract with the England and
Wales Cricket Board on Monday. Former England captain Atherton says he should be given a major say in
the number of centrally-contracted players to win annual deals, the
identities of whom are due to be revealed on September 10. Atherton first mooted the idea of central contracts in his
end-of-series report from South Africa seven years ago. "I hold him in the highest regard and I hope the ECB can capture his
services for the foreseeable future," said Atherton. "They should go with what Duncan Fletcher wants because he's an
extremely clear-sighted coach with a long-term vision. "I think they should give him his hand and let him do what he wants. I
am very impressed by his handling of the team."
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