Robin van Persie helped Netherlands to third place at this summer's World Cup. EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images

Robin van Persie says he has no plans to retire from international football any time soon and has set his sights on playing at the 2018 World Cup with Netherlands.

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Van Persie, 31, who helped the Oranje to third place in this summer's tournament in Brazil, has struggled with injuries for the majority of his career.

The Manchester United striker could focus on his club football to help prolong his career, but Van Persie is determined to represent his country in Russia in four years' time.

"I will do whatever it takes to make it to the 2018 World Cup," the Netherlands captain was quoted as saying by De Volkskrant.

"I am living a calm and relaxed life. That should save me a few years. It's my goal to keep playing at the highest level for as long as possible and being available for the national team is part of that.

"I am 31 now and I have a little less than nine years to go. I won't be playing for a major club any more at the age of 40, although I do still want to be playing professional football at that age. That's my goal."

Van Persie has won 92 caps for Netherlands and netted 47 goals in the process to become his country's all-time leading scorer.