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Jermain Defoe

Jermain Defoe is amazed at the talent emerging from the English women's football game.

Jermain Defoe's message to the Lionesses Chris Cordner

Jermain Defoe gives these North East children a day to remember

Jermain Defoe enjoys penalty shootout with children at summer camp Chris Cordner

Jermain Defoe who will be back in the North East for a soccer camp.Profits will go to the Bradley Lowery Foundation.

Jermain Defoe's coming home - and it's great for young footballers Chris Cordner

Jay Matete playing for Sunderland's U21s earlier this season

Watch Sunderland loanee's brilliant celebration with fans after promotion James Copley

Sunderland AFC.

Five Sunderland v Watford classic matches Ben Lightfoot

Amad Diallo scores Sunderland's winning goal against Birmingham City at Stadium of Light. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Moments you may have missed against Birmingham Joe Nicholson

Jermain Defoe warming up for Sunderland.

Defoe explains SAFC manager 'dream' plus verdict on current side

Jermain Defoe. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images).

Ex-Sunderland and Portsmouth striker vying for Premier League honour Miles Starforth

Jewison Bennette's remarkable introduction at Watford - one of the highlights of the season

The highs and lows of SAFC's season so far - and the lessons to learn Phil Smith

Sunderland legend and Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott is to captain England in this year's Soccer Aid.

Sunderland legend and former lioness Jill Scott to captain England in Soccer Aid Neil Fatkin

Amad, on loan at Sunderland from Manchester United, has been in sublime form for the Black Cats and fans would certainly be in favour of another season of Diallo at the Stadium of Light.

18 players that fans want Kristjaan Speakman to sign this summer James Copley

Everton defender Joe Anderson

What you can expect from Sunderland AFC on transfer deadline day Phil Smith

Beth Mead starred for England at this summer's European Championships (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Beth Mead reveals how Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe helped shape her game Joe Buck

Jermain Defoe scores for Sunderland against Swansea (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Swansea vs SAFC: Five memorable meetings Charlie Hodgson and Ben Lightfoot.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Bradley Lowery (L) is carried out by Jermain Defoe of Sunderland (R) prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Everything Defoe said about Sunderland and Bradley Lowery in recent article James Copley

Jermain Defoe returned to Sunderland in 2022.

Defoe returns to Tottenham in new role

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Phil Bardsley of Burnley acknowledges the fans after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Blackpool and Burnley at Bloomfield Road on July 27, 2021 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

SAFC fans urge club not to 'do a Defoe' as ex-defender becomes available James Copley

Jermain Defoe made an emotional return to Sunderland earlier this year.

Defoe says he could still play football Joe Nicholson

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe

Sunderland's Sporting Director gives honest reflection on Jermain Defoe's return... Phil Smith

Jermain Defoe

Ex-Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe 'in talks' over coaching role at Tottenham James Copley

Jermain Defoe retired from football in March.

Gossip: Defoe in talks with Tottenham over coaching opportunity Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fans at the Stadium of Light.

SAFC set for biggest attendance of the season against Sheffield Wednesday Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fans at Sheffield Wednesday. Picture by FRANK REID

SAFC away tickets SOLD OUT for Sheffield Wednesday clash Joe Nicholson

Sunderland face Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-offs.

Jermain Defoe retirement leaves gaping hole after injury blow SAFC fan, Finlay Anderson

Sunderland's Academy of Light.

Ex-Sunderland striker reveals message to supporters after exit Richard Mennear

Jermain Defoe

Ex-SAFC striker Jermain Defoe feeling a 'million dollars' after retirement James Copley

Jermain Defoe

Rio Ferdinand tried to persuade Ferguson to sign ex-SAFC striker Defoe James Copley

Jermain Defoe returned to Sunderland on the final day of the January transfer window. Picture by Martin Swinney

Defoe reacts to Broadhead's winner as striker discusses retirement decision Joe Nicholson

Nathan Broadhead scoring the winning goal against Gillingham. Picture by FRANK REID

Broadhead on SAFC's support, Defoe’s exit and Stewart partnership Joe Nicholson

Sunderland's semi final against Sheffield Wednesday will be played in front of a bumper crowd

Sunderland announce staggering latest ticket sales

Former Sunderland striker Benji Kimpioka

Alex Neil delivers his verdict on Sunderland's Benji Kimpioka transfer decision ... Phil Smith

Sunderland press conference.

Live Everything Alex Neil said about Defoe, Stewart speculation and injuries Joe Nicholson

Jermain Defoe. Ctfc 2-1 Safc Efl1 08-02-2021. Picture by FRANK REID

Alex Neil reveals his surprise reaction to Defoe's shock announcement Joe Nicholson

Jermain Defoe.

Sunderland favourite delivers verdict on shock Jermain Defoe news Stephen Elliott

HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: A detailed view of the Puma EFL matchball as Alex Pritchard of Sunderland prepares to take a corner during the Sky Bet League One match between Wycombe Wanderers and Sunderland at Adams Park on January 08, 2022 in High Wycombe, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

The TRIPLE training ground photo injury boost that SAFC fans will love

Sunderland fans deliver summer transfer verdict on Everton striker.

Sunderland fans deliver summer transfer verdict on Everton striker Richard Mennear

The Roar Podcast - Brought to you by the Sunderland Echo

Pod: Has Defoe's early retirement slightly tarnished his rep amongst fans? James Copley

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Premier League strugglers Norwich City keeping transfer tabs on Sunderland ace R... Richard Mennear

Defoe

Defoe's potential next steps 'revealed' as ex-Sunderland striker retires James Copley

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Sunderland look to tie down key player to new contract Richard Mennear

Sunderland's Nathan Broadhead (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

This is why Everton could sell on-loan Sunderland star Nathan Broadhead this sum... Richard Mennear

Alex Neil and Jermain Defoe. Picture by FRANK REID

Q&A: Defoe's absence and January mistakes assessed Joe Nicholson

Jermain Defoe. Picture by FRANK REID.

Ex-Sunderland, Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur and England star Jermain Defoe reveals... Richard Mennear

West Ham boss David Moyes.

Round-up: Moyes makes SAFC admission Joe Nicholson

Nathan Broadhead scores against Arsenal

Sunderland options after shock Jermain Defoe retirement Phil Smith

Jermain Defoe. Picture by FRANK REID.

Timing of Jermain Defoe retirement bizarre and Sunderland fans have right to fee... Finlay Anderson, SAFC fan

Matthew Upson playing against Jermain Defoe.

Ex-England team-mate reveals what it was like to play against Defoe Joe Nicholson

Jermain Defoe in action for Sunderland last Saturday

Jermain Defoe's surprise decision explained - and the major questions it leaves ... Phil Smith

Jermain Defoe has brought an early end to his second spell at Sunderland

Jermain Defoe explains his decision not to finish the season with Sunderland aft... Phil Smith

Jermain Defoe

Simon Jordan and Jamie Carragher react to shock Jermain Defoe departure James Copley