JAMES GRAHAM has given his support to former Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott to become the new England boss.

The RFL is looking for a new man to lead England into the 2026 World Cup at the end of the year after Wane stood down following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Australia in the recent Ashes Series.

Now the rumour mill is turning over who could potentially step into the hotseat, with a part-time role being touted instead of the full-time position that Wane took on.

And Graham believes that Gold Coast Titans assistant McDermott is the man to take over.

“Initially, I was shocked he (Wane) stepped down because I thought what Shaun Wane was building there was enough,” Graham said on The Bye Round podcast.

“Ashes Series, results-wise, it wasn’t good, but was the expectation of England rugby league too high? Maybe yes.

“The performances, thinking back, there’s not much about England’s performances, with the players that are available, I don’t know what more could be done.

“Would he have liked more attacking football and troubled the Australian defence? Yes.

“Were there some players left out of the team that could have affected that in a more positive way? Potentially yes.

“But still, this has left a void with only nine or 10 months before the World Cup.

“Personally, I think Brian McDermott should get the job. He would be my choice.”