Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has addressed reports that he will retire from football after suffering a season-ending double leg break.
The Scotland international was stretchered off during a 2-2 draw with Dundee United on Christmas Eve after an accidental collision with Steven Fletcher.
Gordon, who turns 40 on New Year's Eve, previously feared his career was over a decade ago following a serious knee injury and was released by Sunderland after his £9m move to the Stadium of Light.
"I've played this game long enough to know that I can't take anything for granted," said Gordon, whose Hearts contract runs until the summer of 2024.
"When I've been 'written off' with injuries before, every game is one more than at times, I thought I might get.
"I know what lies ahead as I've walked this road before and I'll do it again, albeit on crutches for now.
"Our medical team did a great job on the pitch. The staff and surgeons at Ninewells Hospital who performed my surgery on Christmas Day, and all those who looked after me were brilliant.
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