MATTY Taylor has no intention of asking for a breather during Oxford United’s cup games in the next week.

The 30-year-old has started every Sky Bet League One game this season, with fellow striker Sam Winnall struggling to get up to speed.

After a hectic run of matches, boss Karl Robinson is looking to make changes during the next two games.

Peterborough United visit in the Emirates FA Cup first round on Saturday, before the U’s final group game at Walsall in the Papa John’s Trophy follows next Tuesday.

Several regulars are due to be given a chance to recharge their batteries.

But Taylor, who was often rotated last season with Jamie Mackie, does not want to be left out.

He said: “I want to play every game, whether I’m 18 or 38.

“Whether I can or not is another thing.

“I never ask not to play, I’ve had brief discussions with the gaffer about what he’s going to do.

“Whether results alter that I’m not sure, but I want to play every game and that will never change.”

Although he is one of the older members of the United squad, Taylor’s career means there is a sense he is still playing catch-up.

Having started out in non-league, he did not play in the Football League until he was 25.

That enthusiasm for the game has not dimmed – and the goalscorer believes there is plenty left in the tank before he considers retirement.

“I live right, I eat well,” he said. "I’ve never been rapid, so I haven’t got any pace to lose as such.

“I think if I’m in the right side and I can do my bit in the box then touch wood I can hopefully play on for many years. That’s my plan.

“I’ll always play until I don’t enjoy it and I love playing football every day.

“My route’s been a bit strange, so I’m just enjoying the fact I’m a professional footballer.

“I was working a nine to five job at one stage and I’ll do that again afterwards.”

In that sense, he is looking to emulate a player to whom he has previously been compared.

Jamie Cureton was also prolific for Bristol Rovers, making his debut for them in 1996.

And the striker is still going, aged 45, as Enfield player/manager.

“I’ve been likened to him before – he’s a fantastic player who had a fantastic career and he’s still going,” Taylor said.

“He looks like he still loves it as much as when he was a 17 or 18-year-old.

“I’m still like that now and I can’t see it changing. I won’t ever not love scoring goals and winning games.

“Your body will tell you when the right time is, but until that day I’ll keep going.

“He’s dropped down the leagues as he’s got older.

“I can see myself doing something similar.”