Schmeichel is happy to keep glove affair going

KASPER SCHMEICHEL may be turning 39 in November, but the Celtic goalkeeper has no intention of hanging up the gloves any time soon.

- Ryan McDonald

The Denmark veteran has enjoyed a glittering career at the highest level - a Premier League title-winner, more than 100 international caps and the captain of his country.

He's long since stepped out of the shadow of his famous father, Peter. However, the reality is that Schmeichel is deep into the twilight of his career.

And with just a year left on his Parkhead contract, fans will be wondering how much more he has left in the tank.

For now, he will enter the new season as the Scottish champions' No.1. But as a man who has achieved so much in the game, Schmeichel remains laser-focused on raising standards and chasing silverware.

He said: "That's not my mindset. I haven't done everything. There's a lot still to accomplish.

"In all honesty I've never been the type of guy to think in restrictions or limitations or anything like that.

"At the moment, I'm just loving playing football. I love being part of a club where the culture is so driven by winning.

"That really motivates me every single day to get up to it, to make sure that we uphold those standards and keep striving for more.