Steve Davis has revealed that he has no plans to retire from the sport, despite admitting that he lacks the mentality to compete with the world's best players.

The six-time world champion lost 6-2 to Ricky Walden in the opening round of the UK Championship on Wednesday evening to continue a poor run of form, but the 57-year-old has insisted that his enjoyment for the game will see him remain on the Tour.

Davis is quoted by BBC Sport as saying: "I don't really see the point of retiring. I think I will - a bit like a firework - just peter out. I am still enjoying it, it's just with the competitive side I am not the right animal anymore.

"When I turn up, I am not really thinking like a winning snooker player. I am just sort of turning up. I know that is wrong but I can't help it. When they sent the entry forms, I just signed. Then when I got here I thought, 'why did I sign that?'.

"This will be the worst, longest retirement in history. It will go on forever."

Davis has won a total of 28 rankings titles during his illustrious career.