When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
Before games, people ask whether I get nervous. To be honest, I don't get nervous, I just enjoy it. I am living… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
People know what they're getting with me. It's part and parcel of football that people want to see new faces, but all… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I knew I could play really well in one game, score the winning goal and then, come the next game, I wouldn't… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
It was easy to get wrapped up in some of the negative stuff, but obviously I chose not to. I didn't want… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
The key for me is movement. When the ball comes into the box, or when the wide players get it, that's where I have… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you are young, nothing is more important than football, but as you get older, you get married, have kids and lose people. Then… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I've got a Ferrari 430. It's black. I don't know what it cost but it wasn't cheap. I bought it because I was being… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
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… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I don't go out drinking and stuff like that. My friends say 'Just have one drink, JD.' I say 'What's the point?' I'll go… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
