DEAN Kiely insists there is plenty of life in him after his outstanding display in last night's 2-2 draw with QPR.

The 39-year-old goalkeeper stepped in for the suspended Scott Carson to make his first league start of the season.

He was unfortunate to concede both goals and pulled off two world class saves from Adel Taarabt and Wayne Routledge to keep Albion's deficit to one goal on both occasions.

"From an individual point of view I really enjoyed being involved and making a contribution," said Kiely.

"The two goals they scored were all about the delivery.

"It was fantastic delivery on both goals.

"The first one came off Jonas and nestled in the top corner and I couldn't get near it.

"The second one was all about delivery.

"As a goalkeeper you can't react to the strike, you react when no-one else can touch it.

"You can't put all your eggs in one basket and then someone gets a flick and puts it back where you're stood.

"I just tried to divert it.

"Apart from that I felt I made three good saves and two I was really, really pleased with.

"When we were 1-0 down I tipped one onto the bar and I think that would have killed us had it gone in.

"I've made a contribution and I'm really pleased about it.

"It's all good."

The former Charlton and Portsmouth keeper has also turned his hand to coaching this season.

But he firmly believes he is as fit as he ever has been and is refusing to be written off as a player due to his age.

"I can't change my birth certificate but I can show there is still life in me," Kiely added.

"I don't play every week but it doesn't mean I'm not giving of my best on the training ground.

"I was at a charity do with Kevin Phillips the other day and we were laughing that people now put question marks about us.

"I'd love people to see me train at an open day and see me train alongside Scotty with no problem.

"In-house we have a laugh about it because I'm as mentally and physically sharp as I've ever been - and that's credit to me.

"People will write you off as the years go by.

"I just have a little laugh about it.

"It would be a crime that a talented footballer comes and just thinks that's enough in this day and age.

"It's an ingredient and it's not even the biggest ingredient at times.

"It's about attitude and desire.

"I've forfeited and sacrificed a lot in terms of my family doing things, which I've put on hold until I finish playing football, to give of my best playing football.

"I don't do anything out of the ordinary - it's just business as usual.

"I crack on every morning and get it done.

"Last night was a good game for me and I enjoyed it."