• Premier League

SWP to follow Giggs' lead

ESPN staff
October 22, 2011
Shaun Wright-Phillips feels he can play on deep into his 30s © PA Photos
Enlarge

Shaun Wright-Phillips has revealed he is looking to emulate Ryan Giggs and play deep into his 30s.

Wright-Phillips has revived his career with a summer move to Queens Park Rangers, having been on the periphery at Manchester City.

The winger, who turns 30 next week, feels as fit as ever and cites Manchester United legend Giggs - who is still going strong at 37 - as a role model to learn from.

"I think to myself as long as I stay fit, stay injury free, I could be able to play as long [as Giggs]," he told the Evening Standard.

"As a young kid Ryan was the kind of player I idolised and watched a lot. It is fantastic to see him still going.

"I am just going to play football until I can't play anymore. I just enjoy the game so much. I have not even thought about what age to retire at."

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close