Sir Alastair Cook believes England must keep James Anderson involved as a coach after he eventually retires, describing the 39-year-old's experience and knowledge as "a goldmine for the future of English cricket".
Anderson is England's all-time leading wicket-taker and has played a total of 169 Tests, the second most appearances ever.
Although he remains an excellent performer, having picked up 39 wickets at an average of 21.74 last year, Anderson is nearing retirement and Cook believes he should have a future as a coach.
Although he admitted he "couldn't see him going away on tour", Cook feels the ECB should get Anderson to work with "up and coming players".
Speaking on BT Sport, Cook said: "Someone like Jimmy Anderson, if I was involved with the ECB [I'd be] getting him.
"It is obvious when he has played over 160 Tests and taken 600 wickets, but his knowledge of bowling: he is undoubtedly the most skilful seam bowler I ever played with or against.
"That knowledge of how to get that ball to talk, to move on flat wickets, the swinging ball, you can't buy any of that. That is gold sat there.
"Would Jimmy Anderson be a bowling coach? I couldn't see him going away on tour but him working with the up and coming players is an obvious thing for me because of his knowledge.
"Having gone from a 90 mph swing bowler to a totally different bowler at the end of it, alongside injuries, alongside the change of actions that is a goldmine for the future of English cricket."
Cook also said he 'loves the idea' of becoming a coach himself, but admitted he would be unlikely to take a full-time role once he retires.
He said: "I love the idea of it, of trying to help people out. If I can help an Essex young batsman out, give them a bit of time.
"The thing about coaching, to be good you've got to have so much time. With other stuff in my life, the farm and a young family, I can't see myself being a full-time coach.
"To be any good at anything you've got to be fully immersed in it and I can't see myself at this time in my life doing it.
"In 10-15 years time who knows? But the thought of helping the next generation is very appealing."
