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Steve Clarke insists Craig Gordon can play in Scotland's NEXT World Cup at ripe old age of 43
13.11.2022 - 10:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Going after the record held by Essam El-Hadary might be too much to ask.
When the Egyptian keeper appeared in the 2018 World Cup at the ripe old age of 45 years and 161 days, it made him the tournament’s oldest player ever. But incredibly, Scotland stopper Craig Gordon fancies grabbing second spot on that list. The Hearts number one will turn 40 on Hogmanay. But it’s unthinkable that he won’t be between the sticks when our qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 starts in March.
Gordon might be a veteran for club and country but has shown no recent signs of slowing up. And national team boss Steve Clarke has now revealed that his goalie wants to be in the USA, Canada and Mexico for the next World Cup in 2026. By that point, Gordon will be 43 - tucked just in behind El-Hadary in second spot. But Clarke is refusing to rule out given the form he’s in at Hearts.
His strength of character, allied to a physical condition that belies his years, makes the manager believe that Gordon’s ambition might just be achievable. Ahead of next week’s friendly against Turkey, he said: “When you look at Craig’s physical appearance, he’s physically fit and looks after himself.
“He had that long spell out in the middle of his career when he didn’t play so he’s determined to play as long as he can. After the disappointment of not getting to the World Cup, David Marshall decided that he was going to retire.
“But Craig was immediately on my shoulder saying: ‘Gaffer, I want to go to the next tournament’. He doesn’t just want to go to Euro 2024, he wants to go to the World Cup in 2026 if he can.
“That’s good news. Is it feasible? He mentioned keepers who have played at the World Cup in their 40’s. Craig will be 43 - but he’s got his eye on it. He’s assured
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