Jamie Carragher has reiterated his desire to remain in football when he finally hangs up his boots.

The Reds defender has been a magnificent servant for Liverpool over the years and remains a key member of Kenny Dalglish's side.

However, the No.23 admits he can't go on forever and believes the club's coaching staff will aid him when it comes to determining when the time is right.

Carragher told the Leaders in Football conference in London: "Ask Kenny (Dalglish). He picks the team. It will be up to the coaching staff I suppose. You want to try to get as much out of your career and play as long as possible.

"The time will come in the next 12, 18 months, maybe two years. That won't be down to myself. It will be down to the people around me, the staff, the manager. They will decide."

He added: "Do I want to go in to coaching or management? Yes, I think so. I've taken my first steps to coaching and the B licence. We all love the game, you want to stay involved in the game."