Michael Owen says he is open to moving into management or coaching when he retires from football.
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The 33-year-old Stoke striker revealed on Tuesday that he will quit playing at the end of the current campaign.
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Owen, who has played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Manchester United, plans to continue with punditry work and will launch his own management company, but is still open to offers.
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"I have not closed the door on management," Owen told Football Focus.
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"I find it hard to say no to people. If someone offers you a good job, I'd think, 'I would love to do that'."
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Owen says being unable to command a regular place at Stoke prompted his decision to retire at the end of the season. He has scored once in seven appearances for the Potters this term.
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The former England international has been blighted by injury problems during his career, which began at the age of 17 with Liverpool.
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Owen made 297 appearances during his time at Liverpool and was a regular starter for the Reds from 1997.
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"I did not have a break for years and years," Owen said. "That is something I would advise young players now to guard against."
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The ex-Manchester United forward believes he may have played too many games during his formative years as a professional and hinted he could have been able to prolong his career had he begun it at Old Trafford, where he might have played less frequently early on.
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However, he insists he has no regrets about his choice of joining Liverpool, where he won the Uefa Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups.
Well that was expected. After retiring from football, The next thing to think of is coaching. Michael Owen might end up being a good coach