Craig Gordon says he is putting his future beyond the World Cup finals on hold until Scotland’s campaign is over.
The 43-year-old goalkeeper, who is out of contract with Hearts, has fulfilled a lifelong ambition by reaching the biggest stage of all, 22 years after making his international debut against Trinidad and Tobago at Easter Road in 2004.
He will be the oldest player at the tournament in North America.
Asked if he knew what his future holds, Gordon, who signed a one-year deal at Tynecastle last summer and who has fought back from an injury-disrupted season, said: “No, not yet. I’m just enjoying the moment.
“It’s been a tough year to get to this point, to get myself in the position physically to be able to compete at this level.
“I feel as if I am there now. I feel good.
“We’ll see once the tournament’s finished. I’ll have a little break after that and see what happens.”
Asked about potential retirement, Gordon said: “There will come that moment, whether that’s now or whether that’s next year. We will cross that bridge when we come to it.
“At the moment, I’m doing everything I possibly can to be at the top level I can be at. The future will take care of itself after that.”
