WANDERERS legend Kevin Davies has been dumped by Preston North End – just a week after being assured his future lay at Deepdale.

The former England international is now searching for a new club after helping the Lillywhites into the Championship via the play-offs last season.

Davies made 43 appearances in all competitions last season, albeit many of them were as an impact substitute. But his contribution had been sufficient for Simon Grayson to discuss another 12-month deal.

“We are in discussions with Kevin Davies about a role at the football club in terms of playing and possibly a coaching capacity,” said the Preston boss at the end of May.

It is understood the offer was still on the table last week – but Davies is now on the lookout for a seventh professional club, with a month remaining before the start of the Football League campaign.

The striker, who made more than 400 appearances for Wanderers, has been working towards his badges and has previously expressed interest in moving into coaching and football administration after finishing his playing career.

Davies was due a testimonial with the Whites but postponed the fixture by 12 months after deciding to continue his playing career.