RFL chairman Nigel Wood has revealed that Shaun Wane’s future as England head coach will be reviewed following the 3-0 Ashes series whitewash against Australia.

Wane was the target of plenty of criticism after England scored just two tries across three games.

With a World Cup around the corner in 2026, there have been calls for a new head coach to replace Wane in time for that tournament, including from Great Britain legend Garry Schofield.

A review will now take place of Wane’s performance and the Ashes as a whole, with reports coming in from “different sources” including players, coaches and the “logistics and management side”, Wood has confirmed.

“We will review all of that, like we always do. This isn’t a kind of public examination of any of the coaches,” Wood told the BBC.

“We will review that in the fullness of time when the reports are received like we do at the end of every international series.

“There’s no need to expedite anything urgently.”

Though England went down 3-0, Wood insisted that Wane had been a big hit with the players: “I think he’s certainly instilled a sense of pride.

“I think the players have come out and said quite openly that they’ve enjoyed the camp.”