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Former Liverpool left-back John Arne Riise has issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to English clubs as he looks for a new challenge in the January transfer window.

The Kop favourite is weighing up his options after the end of his spell with Delhi Dynamos in the Indian Super League.

The 35-year-old defender, who has also played for Roma, Fulham and APOEL since leaving Anfield in 2008, intends to keep playing until he’s 40.

And the veteran Norwegian is hoping to seal a return to England before the current window shuts.

“I am free and I will see where I end up next,” Riise told the ECHO.

“I’m 35 but age is just a number. It all depends how you look after your body. In my head I’m still 18!

“Physically, I feel strong and I want to play on until I’m 40. I think it’s still too soon to go back to Norway and play. I still have a lot to offer on the pitch.

“It just has to be the right offer for me and my family. If the right offer doesn’t come along then there are lot of other things I can do like TV work.

“I’d love to play in England again. That would be ideal in this window. I’ve had a few offers from different places but I would love to come back to England.

“What level? It all depends. I see some players playing in the Premier League currently who shouldn’t be there.”

Riise, who was a Champions League winner with Liverpool in 2005, played centre-back during his stint under Brazil legend Roberto Carlos in India.

And that’s where he sees himself featuring during the final years of his impressive career.

“Playing for Roberto was amazing,” he added.

“He was my idol. We both have a left foot that can do some damage!

“I went there because of him. I had a great time and got close with him.

“Living wise, it was probably the hardest time in my career living as I was spending about 19 hours a day in my room in Delhi.

“But I enjoyed playing centre-back there. I think that’s my position now. I can use my experience there.

“I’m confident that something good will happen over the next couple of weeks. I just need someone to take a chance on me.”

When the time comes to finally hang up his boots, Riise intends to move into coaching and ultimately management.

He has already completed his UEFA C and B licences.

“I’m starting on the A this summer and then the Pro after that,” he said.

“Being involved in football is what matters. The dream is to become a manager. I can’t imagine life without football.”

John Arne Riise was speaking at a ‘Lunch with Legends’ event at the city’s Shankly Hotel. The next Lunch with Legends event is with Kevin Keegan at the Shankly Hotel on April 1. For more details go to: www.lunchwithlegends.co.uk or email John@lunchwithlegends.co.uk