Dave Edwards: I'd love to manage Shrewsbury Town

The Wolves midfielder is out of contract at Molineux next summer and has again stated that he's keen to sign a new deal with the club he's been with since 2008.

But beyond that Shropshire-born Edwards is already looking to the future – and hopes Shrewsbury are a big part of it.

With Edwards suggesting he wants to be a manager post-retirement, had he even considered applying for the current vacant Salop job?

"I think in three or four years' time I'll definitely be knocking on the door!" he said.

"Everyone knows I'd love to play for Shrewsbury again one day. I was so lucky to come through at the club I supported and played for Wolves and to be here for so long.

"I don't want my Wolves career to end this year, I want to carry on. But at the same time, further down the line I'd love to play for Shrewsbury again when I can still add something to the team.

"I'd hate to go there and have no legs and not bring any value to the team. That'd be an ambition of mine as well. To be associated with the club long-term would be great as well."

Wales international Edwards has featured in 12 of Wolves' 13 Championship games this season and started the last six.

His recent goal against Norwich meant he'd scored in 10 consecutive seasons in gold and black. And he doesn't want the run to end there.

"My contract does end at the end of this year, but hopefully if I can put in some good performances in the next few months I can earn myself a new deal," he said.

"It's a club I would like to stay at and hopefully create a lot more memories."

And on management, he added: "It's strange...five years ago, again, I'd have said not a chance. I see what they go through. But as I'm getting older I do think I know the game quite well tactically and I think I could have a good effect on a team. I wouldn't rule it out.

"I've got plans to do my badges this summer – I've got one already."