Former FA Cup finalist Curtis Davies hopes to emulate his old defensive partner Phil Jagielka by playing into his 40s.
Derby stalwart Davies and Jagielka played together at the back in the Championship last term with a combined age of 75. Davies, who turns 38 in March, is still going strong this term with the Rams in League One after relegation amid points deductions and administration.
While Jagielka, 40, has made nearly 20 appearances for Championship Stoke this season after Derby were prevented by EFL rules from giving him a new contract a year ago. Davies reckons the key to their longevity has been keeping their hunger and fitness at a time when other financially secure pros would have long since hung up their boots.
