Fleming aims for England to reclaim top Test ranking amid discipline issues
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Stephen Fleming, the new head coach for the England Test team, expressed his commitment to restoring the team to the top of the Test rankings. He highlighted ongoing discipline concerns within the squad that have garnered attention over the summer. Fleming's comments come as he takes on the challenge of improving the team's overall performance and resolving disciplinary matters. The England team will look to address these issues as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
- •Stephen Fleming is the new England Test head coach.
- •Fleming aims to return England to the top of the world rankings.
- •There are ongoing disciplinary concerns within the team.
- •These issues have been a dominant topic this summer.
"New England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has spoken of his desire to return the team to the top of the world rankings, adding that there is "work to be done" on the side's disciplinary issues that have dominated headlines this summer.
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