Steven Gerrard says there are "still a few more chapters to be written" with England as the Liverpool player prepares to win his 100th cap in tonight's game against Sweden in Stockholm.
The England skipper admits the crop of youngsters at head coach Roy Hodgson's disposal are helping to banish any thoughts of bringing down the curtain on his international career.
Gerrard will join Peter Shilton, Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, Billy Wright and Bobby Moore in reaching the century mark for England.
Gerrard said: "I can't compare myself to a few of the people who have reached 100 caps because they are World Cup winners. That would be disrespectful.
"It is just flattering to get over the 100 mark and join the other players who have all been top players in their eras.
"I still feel there are a few chapters to write. I don't feel as if I'm coming to the end and I'm happy with my form."
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