EXCLUSIVE Jermain Defoe: I'd take WC penalty

The forward had vital penalties saved against Everton and Leeds this season but told FourFourTwo that he'd immediately step up if Fabio Capello needed a penalty taker.

England have been eliminated in penalty shootouts at their last two major tournament appearances in 2004 and 2006.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.