Chelsea legend John Terry admits he's preparing to enter management.
He is still eyeing promotion with Aston Villa, ut has long had his eyes on a move into management.
Terry said: “I think I have played under some very good managers who have passed on some very good things.
“Some have passed on things I wouldn't do or I have made notes on how not to do things.
"Management is a big thing I want to go into,.“I would like to give it a go.“It would be a shame if our generation of players like myself, Lamps and Stevie are not giving back after the careers we have had.
“I am on my A licence in the summer and whatever happens then I will be ready to coach and manage with the work in progress in my A licence.
“I will be prepared whether I decide to carry on playing ,or if I decide to stop. I will be ready to go depending what options I choose."
His one-year deal is up but Terry insists he will definitely play on for another season at the club if Villa return to the Premier League.
He added: “Initially it was a big decision for me to leave Chelsea and come to Villa but I have settled in very well and been welcomed.
“It is in my contract if we go up, and fingers crossed and touch wood we do, then I will be staying another year."