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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Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham's strong influence in England's provisional World Cup squad is an honour for the north London club. Six players from Spurs have made Fabio Capello's squad which will be cut to 23 players on June 1. Defenders Michael Dawson and Ledley King, midfield duo Tom Huddlestone and Aaron Lennon, plus strikers Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe have all been... [more»]

Tottenham will welcome back Jermain Defoe from a hamstring injury against Sunderland on Saturday. The 23-goal striker has missed the last three games with a hamstring strain but has provided manager Harry Redknapp with a timely boost after returning to training this week. However, Defoe may have to be content with a place on the bench at the Stadium of Light. Peter Crouch, Eidur Gudjohnsen... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe is confident that he will make a quickfire return from a hamstring injury sustained in training earlier this week. Spurs boss harry Redknapp has suggested that Defoe could be out for several weeks, but the 27-year-old England international expects to be back much sooner than that. He told the Daily Mirror: "I think I'll be all right in around ten days.... [more»]

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Jermain Defoe will be sidelined for "a few weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury during training. The England international joins Aaron Lennon, Ledley King, Tom Huddlestone, Jermaine Jenas, Jonathan Woodgate and Carlo Cudicini in the White Hart Lane treatment room. In addition, youngsters Danny Rose and Kyle Walker are struggling with... [more»]

Tottenham's pursuit of a top-four finish in the Premier League this season steps up with the visit of Blackburn Rovers on Saturday lunchtime. With ten games remaining the advantage is with Harry Redknapp's side in the race for Champions League qualification as they are in control their own destiny. One defeat in their last 12 league games means that confidence is high at White Hart Lane... [more»]