To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then you can win games and build confidence. I think the key is just to get off to a good start.
Jermain DefoeThe best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere.
Jermain DefoeI 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 love scoring goals and I get a good feeling from it, so I'll do whatever it takes to be fit and feel good in games.
Jermain DefoeIt doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club, that's just normal.
Jermain Defoe