I am a bit of a control freak. If I get married, my wife isn't going out. No way. She's staying at home. She's not going out to clubs without me. I've already decided the rules, whoever she is. Jermain Defoe biteclubcontrol Change image and share on social
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. Jermain Defoe cancerdadfaith share on social
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score. Jermain Defoe chancecreateforward Change image and share on social
I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise. Jermain Defoe blessdisappointmentdisguise Change image and share on social
I knew I could play really well in one game, score the winning goal and then, come the next game, I wouldn't play at all or I might come off the bench for the last five minutes. So I was frustrated towards the end of my time at Spurs. I wasn't happy. Jermain Defoe benchendfrustrate share on social
I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again. Jermain Defoe buzzcupscore Change image and share on social
When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself. Jermain Defoe fighthave Change image and share on social
I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd. Jermain Defoe crowddifficultfollow Change image and share on social
The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players. Jermain Defoe enjoygreatlone Change image and share on social