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Jermain Defoe knows the importance of playing regular football if he is to make the England squad for Euro 2012. The Spurs striker has found himself mostly starting in the Europa League this season due to the partnership between Emmanuel Adebayor and Rafael van der Vaart. What is most reassuring for us fans is that Defoe has declared his love for the club – there’s...

Jermain Defoe seems to have a smile back on his face and believes that the current Spurs squad is capable of achieving anything. JD came back into the Spurs side for the trip to West Brom on Saturday, after Rafael van der Vaart was ruled out with a hamstring injury.  Defoe in recent matches had found himself mostly on the bench due to the form of VDV and Emmanuel Adebayor. Defoe...

Jermain Defoe may be third choice in the striking options at White Hart Lane at present, but Harry Redknapp will not be looking to sell the striker. Defoe has been unlucky, there is no question about it.  He has found himself behind Emmanuel Adebayor and Rafael van der Vaart, who have both been in fantastic form and among the goals. VDV is struggling with a tight hamstring...

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he feels sorry for Jermain Defoe. The Spurs striker has found himself on the bench in recent matches behind Emmanuel Adebayor and Rafael van der Vaart. The Dutchman scored a brace against Blackburn last time out which will make it hard for Redknapp to change his striking options for the visit of QPR on Sunday. “I feel for...

Spurs’ Rafael van der Vaart feels for Jermain Defoe as the duo battle for a starting spot. Defoe has found himself on the bench for the last couple of games with Redknapp opting for the combo of Emmanuel Adebayor and the Dutchman. Van der Vaart believes that he can play alongside Defoe and hopes to have the opportunity to prove this during the season. It looks...

A Tweet from a fake Twitter account wasn’t why Jermain Defoe dropped to the Spurs bench. Redknapp was asked after the game if he had seen the Tweet – confirmed by a Tottenham official to come from a fake account – which stated Defoe would start Sunday’s clash but it is clearly a world in which he has no interest. “I didn’t see the twit,...

Jermain Defoe has voiced his disappointment after being left out of the England squad. “I am obviously very disappointed,” said Defoe. “I feel I have not let Mr Capello down when I have played, but I will work hard to get my place back.”

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has hailed Jermain Defoe’s return to form and insists he never entertained the thought of selling the striker this summer. Emmanuel Adebayor’s arrival at Tottenham has given Defoe a new lease of life. “There was a Premier League team that came in for him. I can’t remember who it was. It was a poor offer, but I said:...

Jermain Defoe knew Luka Modric’s future would still dog Spurs after the transfer window shut. Defoe on Monday warned of more misery to come in January, telling talkSPORT: “There’s always speculation – it’s part and parcel of the game – and it will start again in January.” Modric was desperate to join Chelsea and accused Spurs...

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe expressed his delight after his side got their “big season” under way in style with a 5-0 UEFA Europa League rout of Hearts at Tynecastle. Defoe and Jake Livermore were both on the scoresheet for Harry Redknapp’s men as they strolled to a result which makes next week’s second leg a formality. Defoe told ITV4: “It’s...