John Terry is convinced he is capable of playing on for Chelsea, although the 35-year-old captain is prepared to bide his time over a contract extension.
Terry played every minute of Chelsea’s Premier League title-winning campaign last season and was rewarded with a new 12-month contract as part of a club policy to offer only one-year increments to players aged over 30.
But like most Chelsea players, Terry has been culpable for an abject showing this season, with the future uncertain.
Terry showed his determination and desire once again on Saturday by scoring the equaliser in a 3-3 draw with Everton in the eighth minute of stoppage time.
Terry said: “When you get to a certain age, there are a lot of people out there who think ‘He’s 35, going on 36 and maybe his legs have gone.’ But I have never had legs, it’s as simple as that.
“I have never been quick all my career. But physically, I probably feel as good as I’ve ever felt in the last two or three years.
“I’m in the right state of mind. I’m still hungry. I want to win and finish my career here. But I’m not thinking of that. Last year, it was a couple of months from now before things got sorted.
“For me the most important thing is to get us out of this and up the league table. Hopefully that comes and I will just have to keep plugging away.”
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink, who succeeded Jose Mourinho last month, will provide a glowing reference if asked his opinion on whether Terry should stay on next term.
“If I am asked I will give my honest opinion about that,” said the Dutchman, who is in his second caretaker spell at Stamford Bridge.
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