Parry said: "It is about raising the standards still further and getting us back to being a contender. The question is: 'Who is the candidate who is most likely to help us challenge for the title?'
"That is easily said but a bit more difficult to identify and the thing we are going to bear absolutely uppermost in our minds. Track record is obviously going to be important. If you are looking at someone's ability to win trophies, there is some proof they have done it. That clearly helps.
"It won't be the only criteria. Commitment, enthusiasm, hunger will be very important too. I don't think we are going to have a dogmatic British versus foreign attitude. It is going to be quality will be the watchword."
"It is the right time to be making the decision frankly. You have the close season to get it right. It is urgent to get it right. It is terribly important we get the right candidate. If it takes time, then that will be time well spent."
