Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard admits he may find it very difficult to continue playing later on in his career.
The 33-year old USA international this week signed a new contract with the Toffees to keep him at Goodison Park until 2016 and he suggests it may be his last deal as he will be 37 when it concludes.
"At 33 I find it difficult to figure out how the 40-year-old goalkeepers get out of bed in the morning.
"As long as I am healthy and still have the desire to compete I have to consider continuing to play, but as you get to 38, 39, 40 those things start to diminish, especially physically.""Having done this contract it was a real marker for me. When it is finished I will take stock and figure out what I want to do," Howard said.
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