England role tempts Aussie Lawson

By Oliver Brett

**Former Australia fast bowler Geoff Lawson has told BBC Sport he is interested in applying for the vacant job of England bowling coach.**Lawson, 52, who played 46 Tests and has coached Pakistan, said: "In the modern world a coach goes to where the job is.

"You don’t really mind which country you are dealing with as long as they have good players and a good system.

“The Ashes is only 10 months away and it would certainly be interesting to be involved in the other dressing room.”

The England bowling coach role has become available after Ottis Gibson left to coach his native West Indies. Former South Africa paceman Allan Donald is also keen to find out more about the job.

More to follow.