At 41, Brad Friedel is the oldest player in the Premier League and he is also the only man in the history of the division to start 300 consecutive matches.

France coach Didier Deschamps revealed on Thursday that his top goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is "finding life difficult" as he continues to play understudy to Tottenham teammate Brad Friedel and has only been used sporadically under club manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Tottenham's push for Champions League qualification was set back on Monday by Norwich's 2-1 win in the Premier League.

American goalkeeper Brad Friedel is set to sign a two-year deal with Tottenham as the London club look to bolster their last line of defence following Heurelho Gomes' mitigated season as number one.

Aston Villa have begun talks on a new deal for veteran American goalkeeper Brad Friedel, his agent said on Monday.