Ben Davies explains unusual post-Tottenham plans and why his first Postecoglou summer was tough

Tottenham defender Ben Davies is continuing to study towards his post-playing career and has explained why his first month working with Ange Postecoglou was a tough one.

The 30-year-old has carved out a good football career for himself, having played 329 times for Tottenham and been a favourite of managers like Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and now Postecoglou across almost a decade at the north London club, and he is likely to captain Wales this week as they take on Poland in the play-off final for a spot at this summer's Euros.

Davies is someone who thinks beyond the game as well and while other young footballers might use their spare time to play video games and go out, the Welshman has constantly looked to study, earning a degree in business economics and he is currently working towards the equivalent of a master's degree, while also working towards his coaching qualifications.

While taking part in an insightful podcast interview on The Gab & Juls Show, Davies revealed in the first part of the episode that he is looking to go down the unusual route of gaining his UEFA Pro Licence — required to become a manager in most top leagues — before he hangs up his boots.

«Obviously the older I've got in the game you have to start thinking about that kind of thing, but I'm one of those guys who likes to plan for all eventualities. I'm doing my coaching badges, I'll hopefully have my A licence within the next month or so. I'd like to finish my pro licence before I finish playing,» said the defender.

«That would be the ideal goal because I think it would be a nice transition to go straight into coaching instead of being that guy who has no qualifications. You then have to take two or three years out just to get