Eric Clapton 'not planning to retire'

Eric Clapton has insisted that he has no plans to retire in the near future.

The 64-year-old claimed that despite his gruelling live schedule, he is always drawn back to performing live.

"I retire at the end of every tour. When I'm on the road, I'm gritting my teeth and putting up with hotels and sleep deprivation and upset tummy," he told Rolling Stone.

"But when I'm off the road, the road suddenly seems like a magical idea again."

The star went on to admit that he still feels his creative peak is yet to come.

"I still haven't made what I consider to be my best album," he said.