New Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says the appointment of John Terry as an assistant was done on his say-so.
The former England and Chelsea skipper will form part of Smith's backroom team in what will be his first coaching role following his retirement from playing last week.
"When I discussed the role I was told there was an opportunity to take John," the Villa manager said.
"We spoke for about an hour and decided it was right. If it wasn't, we both could have said no - and I would be the head coach at Aston Villa and looking to bring someone else in.
"But I felt it was a win-win for both of us. It was my decision to bring John in."