Klinsmann back for Spurs

Klinsmann after scoring on his White Hart Lane farewell

Jurgen Klinsmann will return to the Tottenham line-up on Thursday.

Klinsmann, 38, became a Spurs hero during his two spells at the club and he will turn out for a Tottenham tribute match against American Major league Soccer side DC United.

David Ginola, Paul Gascoigne and Chris Waddle will also be playing in a match aimed at raising funds for Spurs players who have fallen on hard times.

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"I'm happy to get the chance to kick a ball around on that special pitch and I will be nostalgic seeing old friends," said the former German World Cup winner.

I am a Tottenham fan and I have been following the results

Jurgen Klinsmann

Former striker Klinsmann helped Spurs avoid relegation before leaving in May 1998 and retiring after the World Cup later that summer.

He added: "A lot of people said I should have kept on playing but it was purely a decision for my family.

"And it was the right decision because I've had the chance to watch my son Jonathan grow up, and I now have a daughter.

"I watch the Premiership and the Italian and German leagues on television and it tickles me sometimes.

"But at the moment I can't imagine a return to football. I want to have time for my family. Maybe when they are older, but that is far away."

Klinsmann has a lot of affection for the White Hart Lane club.

"I am a Tottenham fan and I have been following the results," he said.

"My second spell here was difficult but our problems were solved and I had a great finish, scoring in my last match against Southampton.

"I've seen the development of the club since then and Glenn Hoddle is a manager with tremendous experience.

"He has put together a side which plays good football and that is exciting to see. If they reach the Uefa Cup that would be great."

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