SOMERSET'S Marcus Trescothick and Jason Kerr have been announced as part of the England Lions coaching staff for the tour of Australia in the new year.

Trescothick will work as a batting coach for the white-ball leg of the tour, with Kerr to assist the pace bowlers for the duration.

Gloucestershire head coach Richard Dawson will lead the touring party.

ECB Performance Director Mo Bobat said: “I’m delighted to have Richard on board as head coach for the Lions’ tour of Australia. He’s an excellent leader and provides great technical knowledge as a spin bowling coach.

“Richard, Marcus and Jonathan all have experience of touring Australia with England as players so the advice they can pass on to our players will be invaluable.

“This tour provides us a good opportunity to recognise two coaches who have excelled in their roles in county cricket in Richard and Jason, as well as two high potential newcomers in Jonathan and Marcus.

“The tour also gives our players a chance to test themselves against their peers Down Under, giving them relevant experience at international venues like the MCG with an eye on creating success in future Ashes series.”

England Lions tour of Australia, 2020

February 2 - One-day match v Cricket Australia XI (Metricon, Gold Coast)

February 4 - One-day match v Cricket Australia XI (Metricon, Gold Coast)

February 6 - One-day match v Cricket Australia XI (Metricon, Gold Coast)

February 9 - One-day match v New South Wales XI (Drummoyne Oval, Sydney)

February 11 - One-day match v New South Wales XI (Drummoyne Oval, Sydney)

February 15-18 - Four-day match v Cricket Australia XI (Blundstone Arena, Hobart)

February 22-25 - Four-day match v Australia A (MCG, Melbourne, D/N)

March 2-5 - Four-day match v New South Wales XI (North Dalton Park, Wollongong)