Hampshire skipper Shane Warne has revealed his ''affection'' for England could persuade him to help the tourists recover from their Ashes humiliation.

Following Australia's 10 wicket victory in Sydney, under-fire coach Duncan Fletcher admitted he would be interested in using the 37-year-old to boost England's fortunes.

The world record Test wicket-taker was instrumental in the 5-0 whitewash as he ended his Australia career with 708 Test wickets and 1,001 total international victims.

''Australian cricket is my priority. I want the team to stay number one in the world and to help the sport to remain number one in the country. James Erskine, my manager, has been having talks with Cricket Australia to see if they can find a way for me to stay involved,'' said Warne in his column in The Times.

''Beyond that, I also want to make sure that cricket stays healthy worldwide. So I would not have any problem with helping in England, New Zealand, South Africa or anywhere else. We live on a small planet these days.

''It was interesting to read Duncan Fletcher say in our papers yesterday that he thinks I can offer assistance to England.

"That was very kind of him, especially after he said a few weeks ago that his batsmen were on top of my bowling. Perhaps he's changed his mind after Adelaide and Melbourne.

''Anyway, the fact is that I haven't heard anything from the ECB, so I can't say yes or no. I have an affection for England and a house in Southampton.

"And I've helped out England bowlers in the past. I am a big believer in players learning from each other.

"That is what happens - or should happen - at the end of every match or series".

Warne also revealed he has already taken an interest in England's future by offering his wealth of experience to spinner Monty Panesar, who made an instant impact in the series as he claimed eight wickets on his Ashes debut in Perth.

''For example, I had a long chat with Monty Panesar in our dressing-room when the fifth Test finished on Friday. He approached me while I was chatting to Freddie Flintoff, saying he wanted to ask a few questions about spin bowling.

"We spoke for 30 minutes or so together and he went away with a few new ideas,'' added Warne, who has two years remaining on his contract to captain Hampshire in the Liverpool Victoria County Championship.

''I talked about having a plan, attitudes towards bowling to different players, field placings and bowling from different areas in the crease.

"A ball can land in the same place, but you can get variety by delivering it from a slightly altered angle or trajectory.

"I hope Monty can take something from it.

''Of course, there is a big difference between an informal chat, where you wouldn't dream of asking for a cent, and actually being employed.

"I am not sure what Duncan has in mind, whether it is for me to go around the counties or for bowlers to come to see me at Hampshire.''