Keane had been struggling with a groin problem and was only used as a last-minute substitute for Steven Gerrard in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Portsmouth.

But Keane can expect to start the match at White Hart Lane, the club he left for £20million in the summer to move to Anfield.

Liverpool seem unlikely to risk fellow striker Fernando Torres, who is still only in light training after a hamstring problem. He is more likely to return for the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Hyypia, Aurelio, Dossena, Babel, Benayoun, Gerrard, Mascherano, Alonso, Pennant, Kuyt, Keane, Riera, Lucas, Cavalieri.