Defoe keen on Robbie link-up

SPURS striker Jermain Defoe has insisted he can form an effective attacking partnership with Robbie Keane, and revealed that his mates are gob-smacked to learn the Republic of Ireland striker is still only 25.

The pair dovetailed beautifully on Sunday to grab Spurs' goal in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland, Defoe putting in the cross from the right and Keane supplying the simple finish but only after leaving Gary Breen marking thin air with some quicksilver movement in the box.

Following on from their 3-1 victory over Charlton, it offered further evidence that the Anglo-Irish co-production could hit the jackpot for a Spurs side with their sights set on the Champions' League.