Tottenham striker Robbie Keane says Ledley King is right to take the rest of this season off.

"The time is right for Ledley to take a step back to try to make sure he is leading us out on a regular basis next season," said Keane of his colleague.

"It is a real beneficiary of our early qualification for Europe. We have qualified by winning a trophy and that makes the season a memorable one.

"Ledley is always here for us and he will be in and around the dressing room on a match day as usual supporting us with his customary calm."