Proteas coach Mickey Arthur has refuted suggestions that he is considering taking over as coach of England, stating instead that he wants to remain "a part of South African cricket".

England have yet to hire a full-time coach since Peter Moores' unceremonious departure from the job, with former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower taking over the role on an interim basis, and the team's performances have been dismal of late.

And despite the solid money being on Flower taking over the position on a full-time basis, rumours persist that the England Cricket Board are chasing after Arthur ? considered by many as the best international coach in the world at present.

The Proteas have ? excuse the pun! ? blossomed under the guidance of Arthur; assuming the ICC's number one One-Day International ranking, as well as claiming series triumphs in England and Australia.

But Arthur, who still has three years left on his contract with the Proteas, is happy where he is.

"My loyalty is totally to South Africa," he stressed on Tuesday ahead of Thursday's third ODI against the Aussies.

"I can't see myself going to England at this point it time. I've got another three years on my contract and I am really excited about where we are at.

"I am really excited about the team that we have, excited about the brand of cricket that we are playing, I think the next three years in South Africa cricket are going to be really good and I want to be part of that."