"People talk about his age but he is definitely capable of staying at the same level for two more years until the World Cup, " added Shilton, whose domestic career included spells at Leicester, Stoke, Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Derby.

BBC: Peter Shilton on England's number one spot

If he stays injury-free, then I think he will definitely break Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 majors, but staying fit is easier said than done.

BBC: I reckon I'm going to wear out my four iron this week.