Craig Gordon: Hearts & Scotland keeper eyes ‘best finishing’ at World Cup however admits this season may well be his remaining

“It would be the perfect ending.”

As Craig Gordon prepares for his 24th season in skilled soccer, he’s additionally enthusiastic about how he desires to bow out with Hearts and Scotland.

The veteran goalkeeper, who will flip 43 in December, has signed on for any other 12 months at Tynecastle Park in a bid to assist his membership reinforce on a disappointing marketing campaign.

He additionally believes the present Scotland squad is excellent sufficient to achieve subsequent summer season’s World Cup in North America to offer him his world swansong at the largest degree.

The nationwide workforce have now not certified for the event since 1998, and Gordon desires to play at a significant event after harm denied him a spot at Euro 2020 sooner than he was once ignored of the squad for Euro 2024.

“If I could write it right now, that would be the perfect ending [to end my career at the World Cup],” he informed Sky Sports News.

“Obviously that’s what’s on the finish of the season. We all know that the World Cup is there.

“We need to do very well in the six games to make sure that we’re there and we’re not in a play-off.

“To win the gang isn’t not possible. I believe there can be two different groups, a minimum of, that suppose they are able to most sensible that crew. It’s there at the horizon.

“We get that little bit of luck and we can go on and do something special.”

‘It looks as if my remaining 12 months’

Hearts will play newly promoted Premier League aspect Sunderland on July 26 to mark Gordon’s testimonial 12 months forward of a season he expects to be his remaining at Tynecastle Park.

“I think at this moment in time, this looks like the last year. You never know,” the previous Black Cats keeper added.

“I’d never 100 per cent write it off. I just want to get my body in the best shape possible for this season and play as many games as I can. Who knows, if things go well then it might not be the end.

“At this degree, I’m simply giving it one week at a time. Making certain I’m looking to keep are compatible and ready to play video games.”

Gordon is also preparing to play under his 12th permanent manager at the Gorgie club after Derek McInnes was appointed as Neil Critchley’s replacement last month.

And the former Killie boss is someone Gordon is looking forward to working with.

“His teams that I’ve always played against have been really difficult to play against,” the previous Celtic primary stated.

“Always give you a hard game. If he brings that to us I think that’s going to be a great attribute.

“I do know he is spoken to numerous the gamers already and everyone has stated about his enthusiasm and what sort of he is in a position to get began.

“He’s already given the place a lift just even by speaking to the guys on the phone.

“I believe everyone’s excited and having a look ahead to getting into, getting began and setting out to paintings and getting in a position for the beginning of the season.”

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