England's only win at the World Cup came at the expense of minnows Papua New Guinea and their fortunes hit a new low when they suffered an embarrassing 52-4 hammering by Australia, the eventual runners-up.

The inquest into the dramatic failure of the national team continues but Smith has 12 months left on his contract and, according to Warrington captain Morley, is still the right man for the job.

"What happened was totally disappointing but Tony has a great record as a coach and don't forget it's only last year when he led us to a series win over the Kiwis for the first time in ages," said Morley.

"Much better was expected of his team in Australia but I say keep faith in him, see how things pan out this season and then decide.

"He's certainly a very innovative coach. I rate him and he does have good ideas but it just didn't happen in the World Cup."

Morley, at 31 the elder statesman of the England pack, is at a loss to explain England's abject performances in Australia.

The former Leeds and Sydney Roosters forward said: "It's now gone, we've had to try and get it out of our system and look ahead but the way things went did hurt me and disappoint
me."

Meanwhile, Morley will continue to captain Warrington and insists the Wolves are ready to end years of under-achievement in Super League in 2009.

He is excited about the arrival of front-row colleagues Garreth Carvell and Micky Higham and says the minimum target is a place in the grand final at Old Trafford.

Morley explained: "I want us to be competitive and the big goal is to go all the way to Old Trafford.

"I would love to lift a trophy with Warrington because success is long overdue."