JON BIDS TO BE FAB AT FORTY

JONATHAN Hogg is taking inspiration from Premier League stars Thiago Silva and Ashley Young as he bids to play until 40.

- Chris Dunlavy

The Huddersfield skipper celebrated his 35th birthday this week and says he is "constantly asked" about his plans for retirement.

But the tough-tackling midfielder had missed just three of Huddersfield's 19 Championship games this term pre-weekend and insists he hasn't given life after football a second thought.

"Most people do at this age, but I honestly haven't," says Hogg, who has made over 300 appearances in an eventful decade at Huddersfield.

Brilliant

"People are always saying 'When are you going to finish, what are you going to do?'.

But I just want to keep enjoying it and keep on going for as long as I can.

"The game has changed so much in the last few years.

Ten or 15 years ago, when I was starting out, you'd see players get to 32 or 33 and it was time to start thinking about retiring.