David James will never retire from international football and hopes he can hold onto his England place with his performances for Bristol City.
The goalkeeper, who turns 40 on Sunday, has signed a one-year deal at Ashton Gate, with the option of a second year.
He would love his new club to be playing in the top flight in that second year, and for that reason his Premier League career may not yet be over.
Whether England manager Fabio Capello will now consider picking James, given he will be playing second-tier football, is an issue the Italian will need to address.
"I don't know what the future holds, and it was the same before the World Cup to be honest," James told City's official website.
"I enjoyed the World Cup to an extent but obviously the results and the outcome were disappointing.
"I'll never retire from England and hopefully my performances at Bristol City will keep me on the radar."
