Moores - Vaughan can return
Coach and new captain met on Sunday to discuss long-term plans
Last updated: 5th August 2008
Moores: Met with new captain Pietersen on Sunday
What I like about Kevin is he's got a view. That's going to be important in his captaincy. He's passionate. He's committed about the way he goes about his cricket
England coach Peter Moores
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England coach Peter Moores believes former captain Michael Vaughan could still have an international future.
The Yorkshire batsman ended his five-year stint in charge of the national side following the third Test defeat to South Africa at Edgbaston.
With the series gone and his lack of form with the bat, Vaughan announced on Sunday at an emotional press conference that he was quitting.
However, after a short break from the game the 33-year-old intends to return to action with his county and try and force his way back into the Test team.
Moores certainly feels the right-hander still has plenty to offer now he is free from the added pressure of leading his country.
Huge relief
"Certainly speaking to him at the end of the Test match at Edgbaston it was a huge relief," he said over Vaughan's decision to step down.
"He's had a fantastic record but had the pressure for a long time. I think he thinks it's time to look after himself a little bit, have a break with the family and then come back and try and show what a quality batter he still is and fight his way back into the team.
"He's come to his decision that enough was enough. He's had a good run and led England through some great times, culminating in that Ashes victory in 2005.
"He feels the time is right to stand down and let another man have a go. He's a really good player still. What has been really impressive his how fit he has been."
Now Moores has a new skipper to work with in Kevin Pietersen, who has been given the job in both Test and one-day cricket.
The pair met at a Northampton hotel on Sunday to discuss their long-term plans for the team, with both men confident after the hour-long talks.
Views
"One of the first things I wanted to do when we were going to offer him the captaincy was to sit down with him and talk to him about where he was coming from and what were his views about where he wanted the side to go and whether they matched with mine," confirmed Moores.
"We sat down and talked for a good hour or so and by the end of it we both felt very confident that we were coming from the same place, which was exciting, so I drove away quite buoyant and excited about what the future might hold.
"What I like about Kevin is he's got a view. That's going to be important in his captaincy. He's passionate. He's committed about the way he goes about his cricket.
"He's positive and he's prepared to work extremely hard to get what he wants from the game."
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