Jermain Defoe

Jermain Defoe Match-winner Jermain Defoe admits there was good fortune for Sunderland's crucial goal against Crystal Palace.

Gus Poyet Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has been buoyed by the news that Connor Wickham could be back from a calf injury in time for Tuesday's Premier League tie with QPR.

Andre Villas-Boas Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas expects Jermain Defoe to stay after Toronto FC were the latest club to be linked with the England striker.

Jermain Defoe Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has become increasingly emotional during his side's Premier League survival drive.

Jermain Defoe Sam Allardyce claimed there was a "bogey" hanging over his Sunderland side after they conceded an injury-time equaliser at Southampton.

Jermain Defoe Three goals in five minutes saw Sunderland pull clear of Crystal Palace in the first half, and victory never looked in doubt from then on.

Jermain Defoe The 34-year-old has tells FourFourTwo he has a special relationship with his former boss, and that the pair still exchange text messages