Keller warns goalkeeping rivals

Fulham goalkeeper Kasey Keller says he will fight all the way for a starting place at Craven Cottage.

The American joined the club this summer on a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach. Despite his 37 years of age, the former Tottenham Hotspur stopper is ready to push Antti Niemi and Tony Warner for a regular place in manager Lawrie Sanchez's side.

"I see myself challenging Antti and Tony for everything they have," he said on the club's official website.

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"I told Lawrie before signing that I am used to playing and I will do everything I can to make sure I'm on the field. Unfortunately with the position of goalkeeper there is only one of you on the field. You don't want to ever wish ill for your team so that you can get a chance, but at the same time I want to play.

"I didn't come here just to be happy to train so I'm going to do whatever I can to prove that I'm the guy who should be chosen in goal. But, at the same time if it doesn't work out, or if I have to be patient and wait for my opportunity then I will be extremely supportive of the team and do whatever it takes to help pick up points."