Jermain Defoe
Jermain Defoe
Jermain Colin Defoeis an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Sunderland...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth7 October 1982
elated forward took
It took a little deflection but it was good, I was elated with the goal. Going forward we were the better team.
behind fit front joe
Joe would fit in well down here. He can play on the left, on the right or behind the front two,
morning men goal
I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'
player roles enjoy
The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.
player play chance
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.
dad cancer thinking
I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone who has it and to see what it does in such a short space of time was hard. It makes you think about your life, about what is important.
morning looks fit
When you get up in the morning and know you're doing something you love, feel fit and look after yourself, it's just a great thing to do.
training
I love scoring - even in training.