Sunderland veteran midfielder Dwight Yorke admits he is considering his playing future.

"I've got to sit down and think about it," Yorke said when asked about his future. "Rick (Sbragia) might not want me here next year. He might have his concept as survival, getting through this year then bringing in his own people.

"The plan until the end of the season is to try and get into the team. I can see myself playing next year but if I'm to progress as a coach or manager and there's an opportunity for me, it's one you have to consider.

"I'm very much focussed on playing for Trinidad in the World Cup qualifiers, hence why I have to try and continue playing, certainly until the end of the season. Then I have to look at where Trinidad and Tobago are in terms of qualification, where I'm at with my playing career, and what is on offer."