Buchanan talks coaching with England

The odds of John Buchanan joining the England coaching staff have shortened considerably after the former Australia coach met with ECB officials last week. Buchanan had previously held preliminary discussions with Hugh Morris, the ECB's managing director, regarding a consultancy position and has taken negotiations to the next level by holding talks with the entire England management team.
While pointing out that his conversations with the ECB were not Ashes-specific, Buchanan's defection would nonetheless provide England with a unique insider's view into the Australian squad ahead of the eagerly anticipated five-Test series. Buchanan guided the side for nine seasons, culminating in the 5-0 Ashes win in Australia in 2006-07.
"Nothing to report or confirm from my end, only that yes, I visited ECB officials on the way home from South Africa to continue discussions about whether or not there was a consultancy role for me within English cricket," Buchanan told Cricinfo. "Nothing decided as yet, and the Ashes was not part of our discussion."