West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry wants to play one more season

The 38-year-old, who has played 799 senior games at club level, still believes his body is healthy enough to compete.

His Albion contract runs out in the summer, but he's keen to continue playing, either at The Hawthorns or elsewhere.

"I definitely wanted to play one more year, that's still the case now," said Barry, who made more than 400 appearances for Villa. "Anything is a bonus. My health is good and if I still feel I can compete at the level then why not."

Barry is the current record appearance holder in the Premier League with 653 games under his belt at that level, and he would like to add to that record next season.

"That would be nice but I'm just grateful to still be playing," he said. "I'm relaxed about my future, the club need to know where they are but we're confident we can go up. Then decisions will be made then."

Barry was speaking at the launch of this year's Nick Mowl Cup, in memory of former Solihull Moors player Mowl who committed suicide in 2017.

He also urged the Professional Footballers' Association to

"Being honest, the PFA and the clubs probably don't offer as much," he said.

"The PFA are there to help you out and cope with it a lot more but individuals are coming out and you're not experienced.

"I could potentially retire pretty soon but has anyone spoken to me about what I'm doing? No.

"Sometimes you are left to your own devices. There's definitely stuff that can be done.

'It's such an important period in people's lives, Suddenly they probably feel they are on their own."

When he was asked if retirement scared him, he said: "A tiny bit if I'm honest. Anything you're not in control of you can't be that comfortable with.

"I can't sit here and be all big balls and take it in my stride because it'll probably be difficult to deal with. I'm not one to plan but I'm always positive about things."