England coach Duncan Fletcher has hailed Michael Vaughan as the best captain in the world on the eve of the side's departure for Pakistan.
Vaughan's role was widely applauded this summer as England won the Ashes for the first time since 1987.
"I believe - I know - he's the best captain in world cricket at the moment," Fletcher told BBC Breakfast.
"The other most important feature is that he's respected by his players and everyone that's involved with him."
Vaughan took over from Nasser Hussain as captain in 2003, since when England have won 19 and lost just five of their 31 Tests.
Another massive challenge comes in Pakistan, where Hussain led the side to a 1-0 Test series victory five years ago.
"I had a good relationship with Nasser but with Michael it's been a great relationship," Fletcher continued.
"There's been an understanding and a belief about the side, which is important, and I really enjoy working with him.
"His decision-making is very clear, he's very proactive, which is crucial as captain."
England depart early on Tuesday for a seven-week tour of Pakistan, which includes three Tests and five one-day internationals.
Fletcher and Michael Vaughan will hold their pre-tour news conferences at the team hotel on Monday afternoon.
Fletcher said comments from Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, who said England would be vulnerable after their Ashes high, only served to motivate the side.
"People keep saying that about us before we go and tour these countries and it's something that really motivates the side.
"I hope they keep saying that because if they didn't we would probably get a bit complacent."
England stars Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison will be allowed another week's rest following their participation in the Super Series in Australia.
They will not join the party until after the first tour match, which begins in Rawalpindi on 31 October.
Vaughan's role was widely applauded this summer as England won the Ashes for the first time since 1987.
"I believe - I know - he's the best captain in world cricket at the moment," Fletcher told BBC Breakfast.
"The other most important feature is that he's respected by his players and everyone that's involved with him."
Vaughan took over from Nasser Hussain as captain in 2003, since when England have won 19 and lost just five of their 31 Tests.
Another massive challenge comes in Pakistan, where Hussain led the side to a 1-0 Test series victory five years ago.
"I had a good relationship with Nasser but with Michael it's been a great relationship," Fletcher continued.
"There's been an understanding and a belief about the side, which is important, and I really enjoy working with him.
"His decision-making is very clear, he's very proactive, which is crucial as captain."
England depart early on Tuesday for a seven-week tour of Pakistan, which includes three Tests and five one-day internationals.
Fletcher and Michael Vaughan will hold their pre-tour news conferences at the team hotel on Monday afternoon.
Fletcher said comments from Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, who said England would be vulnerable after their Ashes high, only served to motivate the side.
"People keep saying that about us before we go and tour these countries and it's something that really motivates the side.
"I hope they keep saying that because if they didn't we would probably get a bit complacent."
England stars Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison will be allowed another week's rest following their participation in the Super Series in Australia.
They will not join the party until after the first tour match, which begins in Rawalpindi on 31 October.
