Keane eager to face former club Tottenham.

The Spurs fans' favourite is excited at the prospect of facing his former Premier League employers when they meet in Denver on Wednesday

LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane is eager to face former club Tottenham when he lines up against them with the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday - despite labelling them as "my club".

Keane is held in high regard at White Hart Lane after scoring 122 goals in 306 appearances for the club, but is now a fans' favourite with Galaxy after continuing his goalscoring form with the MLS champions.

The 35-year-old was ruled out of the All-Stars matches in each of the last two years due to injury but is now fit to face his former employers in Denver and is keen to make his mark.

He told Tottenham's official website: "The All-Star game is a big occasion for the league and something you see over here in basketball, baseball and NFL.

"Every player in the MLS wants to be involved in this game. This is a special one for me because it’s against Tottenham, my club, the club where I felt I made my name and had a big impact.

"Everyone knows Spurs is a club very close to my heart, so this is a big deal for me."

Ex-Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey will also be in the All Stars line-up at Dick's Sporting Goods Park along with the likes of Steven Gerrard, David Villa and Kaka, but Frank Lampard (calf) has been ruled out.

New signings Toby Alderweireld, Kieran Trippier, Dele Alli and Kevin Wimmer will be eager to play a part for Premier League outfit Tottenham, who flew out to Denver on Sunday.