Mark Petchey hopes John Lloyd will not be made a "scapegoat" for Great Britain's Davis Cup debacle after stepping down as captain on Wednesday.

Petchey believes Lawn Tennis Association chief executive Roger Draper needs to hold his own hands up for Britain's predicament, which could see them drop into the lowest tier of the tournament alongside the likes of San Marino and Andorra.

Speaking ahead of Lloyd's resignation, Petchey said: "If John goes, there's a lot of other people I would like to see go as well. If he is used as a scapegoat it's a disgrace."

Petchey, who has given evidence as a key witness at the first of two hearings of the All-Party Parliamentary Tennis Group, added to Sky News: "Do I think that Roger Draper needs to take responsibility for the current situation we're in? Absolutely yes."

Lloyd resigned in the wake of Britain's humiliating loss to Lithuania earlier this month, although he was absolved from blame for the lack of depth in the men's game in Britain.

The LTA's player director Steven Martens will lead the search for a new captain and coach, making the appointment along with Draper ahead of the Davis Cup relegation play-off with Turkey in July.

Andy Murray and Britain's other Davis Cup players are expected to have a major say in the appointment of Lloyd's successor and will be consulted by Martens and Draper.

Greg Rusedski, the former British number one who finished runner-up in the 1997 US Open, is the likely favourite for the role.

Tim Henman has already ruled himself out.