John Terry has dropped a big hint that retirement might be around the corner, with the Chelsea captain telling talkSPORT he ‘could be next’ after former team-mate Frank Lampard hung up his boots.

Blues legend Lampard – the club’s all-time record goalscorer – confirmed his retirement on Tuesday, ending a career which saw him win every major club honour in 13 years at Stamford Bridge.

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The midfielder lifted three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, and a Champions League and Europa League title, all alongside Terry – with the duo making over 1300 club appearances between them.

And, after also seeing former England team-mate Steven Gerrard retire last year, Terry admits his 22-year Chelsea career could soon come to an end.

Speaking exclusively to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, the skipper said: “I was quite upset yesterday when I heard the news and I spoke to Frank.

“It’s the end of an era with Stevie [Gerrard] and now Lamps, and sooner or later I’m going to be next at some point in my career.

“I’ve spoken to the manager [Blues boss Antonio Conte] about this – once you get to a certain age in your career I think you have to accept that you’re going to be on the bench and you’re not going to be playing every week.

“Things change and when you’re not accepting that as a player I think it’s more difficult to put a line underneath it and move on to the next chapter.

“I’m like the last man standing, which is quite sad really. But it’s also something I’m very proud of, to still be at this club after so long.

“Chelsea is my life. I’ve been here 22 years and it’s been a dream for me. I’ve still got a lot to give to the game and a lot to give the club this season.

“Hopefully we can go on to many great things this year and after that, we’ll see what happens.”

Former Chelsea player and assistant manager Ray Wilkins, who was co-hosting Friday’s Sports Breakfast show, tipped Lampard to go straight into a management career in the Premier League after hanging up his boots.

Terry agrees, and says his friend’s relentless winning attitude would make him a success if he does decide to try his hand at coaching.

“Frank’s had a brilliant career and whatever he does next, he will be a success – whether that’s punditry or management,” he added.

“That’s his character, his mentality. Only the best is good enough, he gives it everything.”

Listen to talkSPORT’s interview with John Terry IN FULL above