West Brom defender Gareth McAuley admits he has plans for a coaching career post retirement.

Although he wants to keep playing next season, the Northern Irishman has now decided what he wants to do after his playing career ends.

“I'd like to try to give something back," he told the Express & Star. “People can learn a lot off ex-players. If I can help someone else go on to have a career it would be a fantastic thing for me to achieve.

“I've got my boy, he's six, he's playing now. I go along and watch him and I see all the other kids developing. The number of kids who are playing in this area is fantastic.

“But only a small number actually make it through into the professional game.

“It would be nice to help somebody when they're younger and see them go on and have a career.

“I know the people that did that for me have been really proud of me and it's given them a bit of fulfillment."