David Beckham has insisted there is still 'a lot left in the tank' and he has no plans to hang up his boots while he continues to enjoy the game.
Midfielder defends standard of game in America
David Beckham has insisted there is still 'a lot left in the tank' and he has no plans to hang up his boots while he continues to enjoy the game.
The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder turned 37 in May but believes he still has plenty to offer on the pitch as he chases further success in Major League Soccer.
Beckham feels his experience can help the younger players in the squad and he does not want to retire while he is so passionate.
"I feel there is a lot left in the tank," Beckham said in
The Sun.
"Yes I'm 37 but I love waking up in the morning and look forward to training.
"When that changes I'll realise it's time to stop.
"I still enjoy being out there and playing. I still want to continue to be successful, work hard and to also help young players we have in the team become better.
"Me being on the field helps them in a way that can give them my experience that I have gained in the last 20 years. I still feel like I have a good few years left."
Honour
Beckham believes the game in America has improved drastically over the past few years and says that is why a lot of leading European teams come over to play during the summer.
Speaking before he found out that he had been left out of the Team GB squad for the London Olympics, he explained: "In the last five years we've seen the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United coming over here to spend their pre-season playing MLS teams.
"That tells you something because you don't get the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson or Jose Mourinho bringing their teams over if it's not competitive. It's great for fans.
"For the supporters to see Rooney and Ronaldo - those are the best in the world.
"The young kids see them play and to be able to play against these teams is a real honour.
"The differences in levels are not that different."
