Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that new signing Robbie Keane has been handed the captain's armband.
Republic of Ireland international Keane sealed a dramatic return to White Hart Lane on transfer deadline day, just six months after leaving Spurs for Liverpool.
Defender Ledley King, who is currently sidelined by injury, will remain as club captain but Keane will lead out his team-mate, with his first match as skipper set to be against rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
Redknapp told Sky Sports News: "I said to Robbie that if I brought him back that I would like to make him captain. I think it was important to him, to come back and lead the club.
"They [the squad] are all pleased to have him back, and they know what he can do."
The former Portsmouth boss continued: "I just felt with Robbie coming in, a fresh face, there would be a new impetus with him as captain.
"He can give an awful lot. He is a big personality and we are a quiet team. If Robbie has something to say, he is going to say it.
"He is a leader and has the personality to be a captain of Tottenham."
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid958992159/bctid10063575001
