I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable. Jermain Defoe flypreferunavoidable Change image and share on social
I don't think I could ever describe myself as unlucky because people would look at me, playing football for a living, and say: 'Are you winding me up?' Jermain Defoe describefootballlive Change image and share on social
To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then you can win games and build confidence. I think the key is just to get off to a good start. Jermain Defoe avoidbeginbuild share on social
You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams. Jermain Defoe barcelonamadridplay Change image and share on social
It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club; that's just normal. Jermain Defoe businessclubfootball Change image and share on social
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. Jermain Defoe feelfitgreat Change image and share on social
Before games, people ask whether I get nervous. To be honest, I don't get nervous, I just enjoy it. I am living the dream. When I was a kid I always wanted to play for my country and now I am here, I will enjoy it. Jermain Defoe countrydreamenjoy share on social
I still bump into Spurs fans who say: 'Why did you have to go?' I say back: 'What more could I have done?' I talk to them and I think they appreciate I had good reasons. Jermain Defoe backbumpfan Change image and share on social
I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me. Jermain Defoe chatcheekygirl Change image and share on social
There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part and parcel of football. Jermain Defoe attractclubcompetition Change image and share on social
