Carrick hails Keane’s contribution
The Republic of Ireland ace has taken over the captain's armband at White Hart Lane after a foot injury ruled first-choice skipper Ledley King out of action for the rest of the season.
Keane has been inspirational in attack scoring his 16th Barclays Premiership goal of the season against Arsenal at Highbury last Saturday but Carrick insists the Irishman should also be praised for his leadership qualities.
Carrick said: "He [Keane] is absolutely on fire. Since he came in just before Christmas he has been electric and just seems to be getting better and better.
"He has had the captain's armband over the last couple of weeks and that has probably given him a lift, along with more responsibility.
"Robbie has been a top player for a number of years now, but the way he's been playing over the last few months has been magnificent.
"From what I know he has always been a team player, he just keeps on improving and having more influence.
"He is coming to the stage where he is one of the older and more experienced ones. He wants to do that little bit more to help the lads and it is great to have someone like that in your team."
Meanwhile, Keane's international team-mate Steven Reid is poised to commit his future to Blackburn.
Reid has recently been the subject of speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United, as he has only a year remaining on his current deal.
However, a few weeks ago the 25-year-old entered into negotiations with Rovers over a new contract.
Reid said: "There's been progress. Negotiations have started and we are still talking, but it is all looking positive, really good. We're very close."
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