LA Galaxy fullback Ashley Cole hopes to return to Chelsea once his MLS spell concludes.

The former England full back, who made 338 appearances for the Blues during his eight-year stay at Stamford Bridge, is plying his trade in MLS with LA Galaxy.

"I'm enjoying it here at the moment, but I would like to go back to England and work for Chelsea in some capacity if I could, so that would be my first choice," Cole told FourFourTwo.

"Coaching or being a scout is something I've always considered and enjoyed while watching games.

"I try to nurture young players coming through, so it's something I have in the back of my mind for after I finish playing."

However, the 36-year-old has no intention of calling time on his playing career just yet.

"I want to play for as long as I possibly can, because once you finish playing, you are done for life," he said.