Jermain Defoe

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Livewire striker who signed from West Ham just before the transfer window closed in January 2004. His pace and agility are a constant threat and he enjoyed a lively start at White Hart Lane, including a goal on debut in the 4-3 win over Portsmouth. He soon broke into the England team, making his debut against Sweden in March 2004 and scoring on his first start in the World Cup qualifier in Poland in September 2004.

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Spurs could have to face Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday without the services of top scorer Jermain Defoe. The striker damaged his hamstring playing for England on Wednesday night and Spurs are unlikely to risk the 27-year-old unless they are certain that further damage won't be inflicted. "Jermain said he felt the hamstring on Wednesday night at Wembley and didn't feel too good... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes that Jermain Defoe has plenty of room for improvement, despite the striker having already scored 20 goals this season. The 27-year-old England international has already scored three hat-tricks this term, but Redknapp is still looking for more. He told reporters: "He could improve his holding the ball and showing and all-round play. "He is a... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe took the plaudits after scoring a hat-trick in the 3-1 FA Cup fourth round replay win at Leeds United. The treble was England international Defoe's third of the season, as he reached the 20-goal mark for Spurs in all competitions. Boss Harry Redknapp, who has previously worked with Defoe at West Ham and Portsmouth, commented: "He could have scored six... [more»]

Harry Redknapp admitted Tottenham wasted the chance to boost their top-four hopes with a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool. Spurs remained fourth in the table despite their Anfield disappointment, which was compounded when Jermain Defoe saw a second-half effort controversially ruled out for offside. But after passing up the chance to extend their advantage over the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City... [more»]

Harry Redknapp claimed Tottenham's 3-0 win over fellow top-four challengers Manchester City on Wednesday night was their best performance of the season. Two goals from Niko Kranjcar and a 14th of the season by England striker Jermain Defoe maintained Spurs' pursuit of a Champions League place. The north London club are currently fifth in the table and are just two points off the third spot... [more»]