According to a press release by England Cricket Board, they have announced today several new appointments for the England men’s pathway. In one of three top coaching appointments, former England batsman Marcus Trescothick has been picked as Elite Batting Coach. Trescothick will take up the new position in the middle of March, stepping down from his current role as Assistant Coach at Somerset CCC. Jon Lewis, Current Young Lions Head Coach has been elevated to the role of Elite Fast Bowling Coach. The former England pacer has previously held a number of roles within the pathway set up after an impressive playing career primarily with Gloucestershire along with including stints at Surrey and Sussex. Jeetan Patel has been signed up as permanent Elite Spin Bowling Coach. Patel, the former New Zealand spinner will join the group permanently after numerous short-term stints at working with the men’s team. Talking about the appointments Mo Bobat, ECB Performance Director said: “Over the last couple of years, we’ve been working to grow our pool of players that are ready to play for England. Achieving the type of depth that has enabled us to compete successfully across formats, both home and away. The Elite Coaches will play an important role in enhancing this depth further, helping us to sustain success over time. We want to be renowned and respected for the quality of our coaching. “Working in conjunction with counties, they will have responsibility for developing and preparing current and next-in-line England players whilst also adding value to our England and Lions environments. In addition, they will support the development of our best Under 19 players through our Young Lions programme” Bobat added. The three roles garnered a high number of applicants, and were subject to a rigorous recruitment process. As part of the move, Jon Lewis will give up his role as Young Lions Head Coach, and this role will be reconfigured into an Elite Pathway Coach role. Given the strength of candidates shortlisted for the three elite roles, the Elite Pathway Coach role has also been allotted through this process, with Richard Dawson being appointed. He will step up for his new role in mid-April.