Guest Column - Glenn Morrison: England target Kear is key to Wakefield success

AS A representative coach, you only get players for a few weeks during the year so it's imperative you get the most out of them.

There has been a lot of speculation about our coach at Wakefield – John Kear – being the next England boss.

I only joined Wildcats a few months ago and this is the first time I have worked with him.

One thing that everyone who has dealt with John always says is that he is a great motivator. That's his major thing; players want to go out and play for him and I can see that. He does know how to get the best out his squad.

He's a bit more laid-back than some and I suppose with Wakefield not being one of the traditional top four clubs they can go under the radar a little.

I think John would do well for England. But I want him here! He's publicly come out and said he's committed to Wakefield and I think he'll want to see it right through until we win a trophy. That's the aim.

I want to be a part of that and, having reached the Challenge Cup semis last year, we know it's achievable and everyone – especially me beginning at a new club – is looking forward to our season starting at Harlequins tomorrow.

Who does get the England job, meanwhile, is up for debate but what Tony Smith has done there over the last couple of years is great for the international game.

There's some excellent kids who came through in the Four Nations, exceeding everyone's expectations, and it's important the next coach sticks with them. They're going to get better for the experience and we'll see them kick-on again in this new Super League season. England matched, if not bettered, Australia in many areas but there is just so much quality in that Aussie backline. There were so many quality players they left behind at home as well who I know would have walked straight into the England three-quarters.

John has certainly been looking after me during pre-season.

If something's not too good for me in training he'll let me do something different and he has said he doesn't want to burn me out.

I'm 33 now but feeling pretty fresh.

Hopefully it can stay that way during the year and I don't pick up any of the injuries that hindered me over the last couple at Bradford.

I loved my time at the Bulls and did feel disappointed with the way it finished there. I know the injuries I've had put doubts in their minds about another contract and rugby league is a business now.

But I know I've got a lot of good football left in me and want to prove to everyone this season I'm neither finished nor injury-prone.

John wants to make the most of me too and get as many games out of me as he can.

I've always been an 80 minute sort of player and don't like coming off but I realise now, if it's better for me and the team in the long run, then that's what we'll do.

Glenn Morrison was talking to YP reporter Dave Craven.