Brian McDermott has expressed his desire to remain as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup. Appointed in April on a short-term basis, the former Leeds Rhinos head coach is currently steering the team through this autumn's tournament in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

Initially, McDermott indicated his interest in extending his tenure beyond the ongoing competition. While his focus remains on achieving success in the immediate tournament, he is keen to commit to a long-term role if everything proceeds smoothly.

He stated, "We've had a very informal discussion about what that might look like... Clearly, I'd like to do the job for longer. I'd like to get another crack at the World Cup in four years' time."

McDermott emphasized the importance of a structured preparation period, noting, "If you're going to do this properly, give me four years' preparation, where we're building it up year by year."

Currently an assistant coach with Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, McDermott's England role is part-time, differing from his full-time predecessor Shaun Wane. He has appointed Sean O'Loughlin and Paul Wellens as assistant coaches for the World Cup.

Despite a limited preparation window before their opener against Tonga on 17 October in Perth, McDermott believes England is in a good position. He remarked on the chaotic preparation period, stating, "This has been a crazy, crazy period... But yeah, I've made it no secret. I'd like a crack at the next World Cup and a four-year build-up to that."

While discussions about the future have begun, McDermott remains focused on the current challenges ahead.