Hull City goalkeeper Steve Harper admits he fancies going into management.

Speaking to the Shields Gazette, Harper, who turns 40 at the weekend when City travel to Leicester, has welcomed interest from around the world in taking him on as manager after claiming his UEFA A licence in coaching.

"I've had a few calls from interested parties all over the world," he said.

"We'll see. It's not like I'm 30 and my contract is running out. I'm pretty relaxed about it and what the future might hold.

"The focus in the short term is to try and keep Hull in the Premier League for the second successive year. I'm 40 on Saturday, and I've got my level four (UEFA A Licence) now.

"I do enjoy the coaching at Newcastle School for Boys, and I'll look to go into that in the future."