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West Brom's Gareth Barry eager to play on with Prem record in sight

West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry plans to play on for as long as possible after equalling the Premier League appearance record.

The 36-year-old started in the Baggies' 0-0 draw against West Ham on Saturday to draw level with Ryan Giggs' mark of 632 games.

Barry will beat Giggs' record if he features at Arsenal on Sept. 25.

He made his debut as a second half substitute for Aston Villa in a 3-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday in May 1998, and the former England man is eager to continue.

He told the BBC: "I hope so.