Jermain Defoe Quotes

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• 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…
• I am still young and being the [England] squad is really good for me although I've still got a lot to learn.
• I love scoring - even in training.
• 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…
• I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd.
• When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.
• I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.
• 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…
• 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.
• 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…
• 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 a…
• The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.
• When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.
• I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me.
• 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.
• I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly.
• I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'
• I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.
• I think my faith is important. Being young as well, sometimes it's difficult, but I've got a good family behind me as well.
• I don't know about anyone else, but if I had problems or issues, maybe I wouldn't feel as comfortable talking about them in a group.

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