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Stoke goalkeeper Shay Given seeking 'one last hurrah' as he reveals he will continue playing for another year

Shay Given is not about to call a time on his illustrious playing career - even at the age of 41.

The 134-times-capped Republic of Ireland goalkeeper will become a free agent on July 1 when his contract at Stoke expires, but he is confident there is still another year left in him.

He told the Irish Sunday Independent: 'Yes I am 41, but I do feel I could go on for another year, be it as a number two or three in the Premier League, or number one in the Championship.

41-year-old goalkeeper Shay Given is not ready to call time on his playing career
41-year-old goalkeeper Shay Given is not ready to call time on his playing career

'There might be one last hurrah, a promotion, (it) just depends what is out there.