Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill hopes Jonny Evans plays on next season.

Evans signed a one-year deal with Manchester United after being released by Leicester City last summer.

"Jonny and I have a really good relationship and we have had those conversations [about retirement]," O'Neill said.

"I'll obviously try and talk him out of that scenario [retiring from football] but we'll obviously respect whatever decision Jonny makes.

"He has been a great player for me, he's been a great player for Northern Ireland, but I think he's still got a few miles in the tank yet.

"He brings a lot. He's not going to go out every week and play in the Premier League, but at a club like Manchester United where there is European competitions and cup football I think he's more than a useful player to keep around."