Guus Hiddink has praised Chelsea skipper John Terry's commitment and hinted he should be given a new contract at the club.

The Blues have a policy of only offering 12-month contract extensions to players over the age of 30 and Hiddink has intimated he will suggest to the board that Terry should be handed another one-year deal after making his 700th appearance for the club against Everton at the weekend.

Speaking about the 35-year-old, Hiddink told the club's official website: "Not just with his equalising goal, but with his attitude and the actions he did defensively and offensively. His commitment is huge for this team and for the club.

"For me there's not much [difference] between John in 2009 and now. He's fit, he trains well, he takes care of himself, takes a good rest, which you have to do at that age. I cannot see that he is slowing down a bit.

"If I am asked [about a new contract for Terry] I will give my honest opinion about that. If I say what I'm saying now, spontaneously out of my heart, then you can imagine what I think."