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Former Celt steals the show as Gerrard is introduced to LA Galaxy (video)

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KeaneRobbie Keane stole the show as Steven Gerrard was introduced to the supporters of LA Galaxy.

Despite his recent injury worries the former Celt hit a hat-trick against Toronto while Gerrard looked on ahead of his debut later this month.

Keane moved to Galaxy in the summer of 2011 following his loan spell at Celtic and shows no sign of slowing down.

Last night’s hat-trick showed all the hallmarks of a predator with a 6 yard tap in and taking advantage of a slack back-pass coming either side of a penalty kick.

The arrival of Gerrard will raise the profile of the MLS in the UK with Keane looking forward to seeing his new team-mate in action on the park.

“He’s a good guy on and off the field, and the players are responding to him and his training and the way he plays and how he gets the ball and moves it quickly,” Keane said about the former Liverpool skipper. “He’s going to be a huge player for us. I think everyone is really excited to have him here.”

Galaxy coach Bruce Arena is certainly looking forward to seeing his two highly paid imports in action.

He said: “Robbie’s getting sharper each and every game and he’s only going to get better. As for Steven, when you add a player of his caliber it’s going to help your team.

“He’s going to need time to get integrated and used to playing with everyone but he’s outstanding on set pieces and he’s a great passer.”

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