Britain's Kelly Sotherton is envious of footballers' wages

Heptathlete Kelly Sotherton has revealed she is keen to try cycling once her athletics career ends.

Sotherton won a World Indoor Championships silver in March, and is aiming for gold at August's Olympics.

The 31-year-old told BBC London 94.9: "I'd have a go at track cycling. My friend [track cyclist] Jess Varnish said we'll have a go on the velodrome.

"I've never actually ridden on a velodrome, but being in Melbourne watching the cyclists was amazing."

Sotherton also admitted she was envious of sports stars in other professions.

"If I was a Premier League footballer, I'd be playing for England and I'd be on at least �60,000 a week probably, if playing for a top Premiership side.

"It's ridiculous, what they earn in a week or two weeks I earn in a year. I have to train 12 times a week and I don't get to go to The Ivy or go out every day and go shopping!

"It's a tougher life, but maybe it's more rewarding in some respects."