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Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri like 'a fully charged electric car'

Claudio Ranieri compared himself to a fully charged electric car as he dismissed talk he might retire after his 65th birthday.

The Leicester City manager said he received the energy to drive on from his players and ruled out even thinking about calling it a day until he reaches 70.

Ranieri, keen to work beyond a contract that runs until 2020, said: 'Retire? No. Why? Until I feel an old man, I keep going, I continue.

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri speaks to the media during Thursday's press conference
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri speaks to the media during Thursday's press conference
Ranieri compared himself to a fully charged electric car as he dismissed talk he might retire
Ranieri compared himself to a fully charged electric car as he dismissed talk he might retire

'As long as I enjoy and feel good.