Fletcher to decide for future beyond World Cup

Perth December 19

England coach Duncan Fletcher has defended his side's Ashes preparation and said he - and not the England management could decide his future beyond next year's World Cup.

Despite losing the first three Tests, Fletcher backed his side's controversial build-up to the tour, and once again stood by England's selections, notably making Andrew Flintoff captain and overlooking Monty Panesar.

Fletcher is under pressure to retain his position beyond the World Cup in 2007, and said he would spend the next six month deciding if he wanted to extend his seven-year tenure. "I'll just make my up my mind" he said "I might move in six months"