Veteran Friedel targeting Champions League debut

Published 1354 GMT (2154 HKT) April 10, 2012

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Brad Friedel is 40 years old and has been playing in the English Premier League since 1997 -- but he is yet to make an appearance in the European Champions League. Getty Images

Friedel moved to Tottenham from Aston Villa last June and has continued his record of not missing a Premier League game since May 2004. Getty Images

During his eight seasons at Blackburn Rovers, Friedel became one of a select few goalkeepers to have scored a goal in the Premier League -- although his team lost 3-2 to Charlton in the February 2004 match. Getty Images

Friedel made 82 appearances for the United States and appeared at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups before ending his international career in 2005. AFP/Getty Images

One of the stars as the U.S. reached the quarterfinals at the 2002 World Cup, Friedel is looking forward to returning to his home country with Tottenham for a preseason tour this year. Getty Images

After several attempts to sign for an English club were thwarted by work permit issues, Friedel made his top-flight debut for Liverpool in February 1998. Getty Images

Friedel was named Major League Soccer's goalkeeper of the year during his only full season with the Columbus Crew in 1997. Allsport

Friedel made his first appearance for the United States national team in 1992 against Canada at the age of 21 and competed at the Olympics in Barcelona that year. Allsport