I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise. — Jermain Defoe Always Copy Share Image
I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd. — Jermain Defoe About yourself Copy Share Image
I am a bit of a control freak. If I get married, my wife isn't going out. No way. She's staying at… — Jermain Defoe Am Copy Share Image
If you have an argument with someone and you sulk, sometimes you don't want to speak to them. But it is important… — Jermain Defoe Argument Copy Share Image
I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when… — Jermain Defoe Also Copy Share Image
I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.' — Jermain Defoe Goal Copy Share Image
When you get up in the morning and know you're doing something you love, feel fit and look after yourself, it's just… — Jermain Defoe Feels Copy Share Image
I want to again highlight the desperate need for us to pull together - the world over - to tackle knife crime… — Jermain Defoe Again 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 Chose 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 Clubs Copy Share Image
I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about… — Jermain Defoe Being positive Copy Share Image
I am still young and being the [England] squad is really good for me although I've still got a lot to learn. — Jermain Defoe England Copy Share Image
When I get up in the morning, I look forward to the games and I'm just buzzing. At the end of the… — Jermain Defoe Before Copy Share Image
I think my faith is important. Being young as well, sometimes it's difficult, but I've got a good family behind me as… — Jermain Defoe Behinds Copy Share Image
I don't feel like I'm getting older. I think it's the way I've looked after myself. I take my football seriously. I… — Jermain Defoe After Copy Share Image
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… — Jermain Defoe Clubs 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 Barcelona Copy Share Image