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John Terry says he will 'forever be indebted' to Aston Villa boss Dean Smith after leaving assistant role

John Terry says he will "forever be indebted" to Aston Villa boss Dean Smith after leaving his assistant head coach role to pursue management.

The former Chelsea and England defender joined Smith's coaching staff in October 2018 and helped Villa earn Premier League promotion in 2019.

Terry said working with Smith was "the best education I could ever have had".

"I have loved every minute of it and learnt so much from you," the 40-year-old wrote on Instagram.

"I'm proud of what we have achieved at the club you loved and supported growing up.

"Aston Villa will always have a special place in my heart.