Newcastle United boss Alan Shearer has heaped praise on Tottenham pair Robbie Keane and Jonathan Woodgate.

Before yesterday's defeat at Spurs, Shearer said: "Woody was probably the best centre-half I played with in all my time with Newcastle.

"I am a big fan of Robbie Keane.

"He's a nice lad and a very clever football player. He can play in that little position where it's difficult for centre-halves to pick him up."