Craig Gordon: Hearts & Scotland keeper eyes ‘perfect ending’ at World Cup but admits this season could be his last | Football News
“It would be the perfect end.”
While Craig Gordon is preparing for his 24th season in professional football, he also thinks about how he wants to retire with Hearts and Scotland.
The veteran goalkeeper, who will be 43 years old in December, signed for another year in Tynecastle Park in order to help his club improve a disappointing campaign.
Gordon thinks that Scotland is good enough to reach the World Cup next summer
He also believes that the current Scottish team is good enough to reach the world’s world cup in North America to give it its international swingns on the biggest scene.
The national team has not qualified for the tournament since 1998, and Gordon wants to play during a major tournament after the injury refused him a place in Euro 2020 before being excluded from the team for Euro 2024.
“If I could write it now, it would be the perfect end [to end my career at the World Cup]”He said Sky Sports News.
“Obviously, this is what is at the end of the season. We all know that the World Cup is there.
“We have to do very well in the six games to make sure that we are there and that we are not in games in the dam.
“Winning the group is not impossible. I think there will be at least two other teams who think they can exceed this group. He is there on the horizon.
“We get this little luck and we can continue and do something special.”
‘It looks like my last year’
Hearts will face the former club of Gordon Sunderland in his testimony match in July
Hearts will play the newly promoted Premier League team on July 26 to mark the year of Gordon’s testimony before a season which he expects to be his last in Tynecastle Park.
“I think that at that moment, it looks like last year. You never know,” added the former goalkeeper of the black cats.
“I would never write it 100%. I just want to put my body in the best form possible for this season and play as many games as possible. Who knows, if things go well, it may not be the end.
“At this point, I just give it a week at a time. I make sure I try to stay in shape and be able to play games.”
Gordon is also preparing to play under his 12th permanent manager at the Gorgie Club after Derek Mcinnes was appointed the replacement of Neil Crichley last month.
And the former boss Killie is someone with whom Gordon is looking forward to working.
Derek Mcinnes joined Hearts for a four -year agreement after leaving Kilmarnock
“His teams against which I have always played were really difficult to play,” said old Celtic number.
“You always give a difficult game. If he brings us this, I think it will be a great attribute.
“I know that he has already spoken to a certain number of players and everyone said of his enthusiasm and how ready to start.
“He has already given an elevator to the place by talking to the guys on the phone.
“I think everyone is excited and is looking forward to entering, starting and getting to work and preparing for the start of the season.”
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