Aston Villa’s John Terry plans future in management ‘in the long run’

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John Terry has said he plans to follow Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard into management “in the long run” after holding talks with Middlesbrough last week regarding their vacancy.

Terry, who joined Dean Smith’s backroom staff at Aston Villa in October, said he had enjoyed a “great first year” of coaching, which culminated in a play-off victory against Derby County. Terry celebrated Villa’s Premier League return as an assistant coach at Wembley on Monday, a year on from his final game as a player.

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