Cudicini's last game for Spurs was a 2-2 draw at Bolton last October

Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has signed a new contract that will to keep him at the club until 2011.

The Italian fractured both wrists and injured his pelvis when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car in Walthamstow last November.

However, the 36-year-old is back in training and will work through the summer to improve his fitness.

"We are delighted at how well Carlo has progressed," head of medical services Wayne Diesel told the club website.

"He has shown a great deal of self-discipline and motivation to come back from this."

606: DEBATE Can Cudicini challenge Gomes?

Cudicini's last appearance for Tottenham was in a 2-2 draw against Bolton in October 2009.

But the hope is that he will return fully fit for the start of next season, challenging current number one keeper Heurelho Gomes as Spurs - should they get through a two-match qualifier - embark on a first season in the Champions League.

And the club's decision to tie Cudicini to a new deal suggests speculation linking them with a summer move for Portsmouth goalkeeper David James is wide of the mark.

The England keeper was heavily linked with a switch to White Hart Lane during the January transfer window.

But that never materialised and it would appear now, with Cudicini and Gomes tied to the club, Spurs have little need to sign James who, at 40 years old, would probably demand first-team football.

Cudicini has made 11 starts for Spurs since moving to the club from London rivals Chelsea in January 2009.

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