'I will go back' - Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard opens up on plans to return to management after quitting Al-Ettifaq

The 44-year-old stepped down as boss of the Saudi Pro League team in January after 18 months in charge and for now he is happy to stay away from the dugout. But the ex-England star did say he "will go back" into management in the future.

He told That Peter Crouch Podcast: "I don't want to be back in work, not at the moment. I've just come out, so I am happy waking up, being free, doing the family stuff and being free from the stress. I will go back in at some point but when it is round the clock for 18 months, I just want to be free and do normal things that you can't do when you are coaching like a game of golf or go down the boozer. I want to do normal things that you can't really do when you're coaching, so I am all good. I'm good and stress free. I’m out of work in terms of the coaching and management, which is obviously 24/7."

Gerrard began his managerial career in impressive fashion at Rangers but things turned sour over time at Aston Villa and before leaving Al-Ettifaq, they were close to the relegation zone. Therefore, he may have to take a post at a smaller club next time out.

All eyes will be on where Gerrard, who was previously linked with Championship teams Blackburn Rovers and Derby County, ends up next.