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John Terry takes a big step towards managerial job after Chelsea legend completes his UEFA Pro Licence... with Dean Smith's assistant coach at Aston Villa looking to eventually follow in footsteps of Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney

John Terry has completed his UEFA Pro Licence as the Chelsea legend eyes a top managerial job sometime down the line.

Terry, who is currently Dean Smith's assistant at Aston Villa, has worked in the dugout at Villa Park since retiring from playing in 2018.

But the 40-year-old Chelsea legend has taken another step in his aspiration to landing a job as a No 1 after completing the final qualification in the coaching ladder and struggled to hide his joy as he posted an Instagram with his certificate.

John Terry posted an Instagram with his certificate after completing his UEFA Pro Licence

John Terry posted an Instagram with his certificate after completing his UEFA Pro Licence

Alongside the photo, Terry said: 'I'm delighted to have completed my UEFA Pro Licence with the FA.