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
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
Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and to play. It's the biggest thing you can achieve in your career, and to go again would be a dream. Jermain Defoe achievebigbuzz share on social
I want to again highlight the desperate need for us to pull together - the world over - to tackle knife crime and teach everyone how sacred a life is. Jermain Defoe crimedesperatehighlight Change image and share on social
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 just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.' Jermain Defoe goalmanmorning Change image and share on social
I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers. Jermain Defoe clubforwardhave Change image and share on social
It was easy to get wrapped up in some of the negative stuff, but obviously I chose not to. I didn't want to get in trouble and end up in prison where I can't play football. It was as simple as that. Jermain Defoe chooseeasyend Change image and share on social
For me, there's nothing that beats playing. When I'm not playing, I'll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You Tube, everything. I just live for football, love watching great players. Jermain Defoe beatfootballgame Change image and share on social
The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere. Jermain Defoe footballplayrule Change image and share on social
