Sussex head coach Mark Robinson has confirmed that he will apply for the position of England technical director.

The ECB are currently looking for someone to replace Andy Flower, who resigned from his role in January following the 5-0 Ashes defeat to Australia this winter.

Robinson is currently working with the England Lions on their tour of Sri Lanka and admits that he may not be one of the top contenders for the job.

"I'd love to do it. I am ambitious to have an opportunity, even if it is an outside one," the 47-year-old told BBC Sussex.

"To represent your country is something you can't turn down. These opportunities and chances don't come up often. Whether I get it is a different issue."

Robinson has won the County Championship twice during his time with Sussex.