Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has reaffirmed his stand he wants to keep Robbie Keane.

Redknapp started with Keane and Jermain Defoe in attack this season but Peter Crouch has forced his way into the reckoning, with the Spurs boss pleased with the competition for starting places among his forwards.

"I have been pleased with Robbie," he said. "Robbie came back to the club a year ago when we were struggling and I felt he lifted the place.

"He came in with his personality around the place and enthusiasm, then we had a great run. He was terrific for us.

"I improved the squad and brought Crouchy in. I started with Robbie and Jermain and had a great start with two little ones. Then I brought Crouchy in and he got a hat-trick.

"Now he is in the team and Robbie is on the sidelines but his attitude has been first-class, his enthusiasm is infectious around the place and in the dressing room. He wants to win. That is why he is such a terrific player.

"Some people have criticised him and said he is not what he was but I have been well pleased with him."