Darren Bent has claimed it is 'bizarre' that John Terry hasn't been offered an opportunity to manage at the senior level.
The ex-Chelsea captain, who works part-time in the Blues' academy, is still waiting to land a permanent dugout gig since retiring.
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Terry wanted to help out Chelsea but he wasn't called up for a roleCredit: Getty
The five-time Premier League winner, who hung up his boots in 2018, was previously Dean Smith's assistant at Aston Villa and Leicester City.
Terry revealed to talkSPORT last year that he has endured several unsuccessful interviews for the top jobs at a number of EFL clubs.
His latest blow came after he was overlooked when Calum McFarlane became Chelsea's interim head coach prior to Liam Rosenior's arrival.
Terry, who also squashed reports linking him to Oxford United, admitted he was frustrated not to be considered by the Blues' top brass after Enzo Maresca left his role at the start of the year.
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Bent: Terry's management snubs are 'bizarre!'
Speaking recently on talkSPORT Drive, Bent admitted he can understand why his former teammate has had his nose put out.
"I can, he did a good job as Dean Smith's No 2. I found it surprising that he left. I thought he'd be leaving to become a manager.
"For someone who has that much experience, the knowledge he's got, the clubs he's played for, the trophies he's won, he's got a lot to offer. It does surprise me he's not been offered a role.
"I think back to that Golden Generation and those who wanted to become managers; most of them have.
"They've all had opportunities to do what they wanted to do, and it is clear JT wants to be a manager, but for whatever reason, people haven't given him an opportunity."
Dean Smith and John Terry
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Terry gained coaching experience working under SmithCredit: Getty
John Terry quotes from Up Front with Simon Jordan.
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Terry on Up Front with Simon Jordan
Terry's former Chelsea teammate, Ashley Cole, is now the latest member of England's Golden Generation to become a manager.
That means that the top four players whom Terry made the most international appearances alongside have now all been handed the reigns at a club, with Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney each enjoying stints in the hot seat.
Cole wasappointed manager of Serie B side Cesenain Italy until the end of the season on Sunday, having also cut his teeth as an assistant.
However, European football expert Andy Brassell believes Terry is in the opposite situation in his bid to start his managerial career.
"I guess the question is, John Terry knows enough people in the game. If he wanted to get involved at a lower level, wouldn't he already?" Brassell exclusively told talkSPORT.com.
"I don't really understand what the issue is. I mean, look, I know he has a certain reputation amongst supporters and some former teammates, it's fair to say.
Ashley Cole and Wayne Rooney at Birmingham
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Cole has been an assistant for five different teams but is finally making the step upCredit: Getty
'Opposite situation to Ashley Cole'
"But ultimately, he's someone who's played a ton of games at the top level, he's been involved as a coach," Brassell added to talkSPORT.
"Maybe he interviews really badly, I don't know. But it sort of feels to me, and especially from his recent comments, that he's hanging out for one job in particular, or one job that he's not going to get.
"So I think that this is the opposite situation to Ashley Cole, really.
"Cole has been happy to get involved at whatever level, in whatever capacity. Not someone who thinks, I'm too big to do this.
"And to me, from the outside, that feels very different to the vibe I'm getting off John Terry."
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Unfortunately for Cole, his first match in charge of Cesena ended in a 3-0 defeat at Mantova.
That put a dent in their hopes of clinching a play-off spot to get promoted from Serie B.