Ex-Chelsea great and BBC pundit Pat Nevin has heaped praise on Sunderland forward Jermain Defore.

The 32-year old striker netted a superb volley to earn his side a hugely significant 1-0 win over local rivals Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday.

Nevin said on the BBC: "The thing I liked about Defoe today was that he got himself into some great positions but they didn't have the quality to pick him out.

"In the end, the goal he scored came from nothing and he still did the right thing and chased down. It is great professionalism from him, he has given 100%.

"The one moment of quality - Defoe's volley - settled it. It is up there in the pantheon of the best goals he has scored. Put three goalkeepers in that goal and that is not getting saved.

"Signing him could be the best bit of business they have done in many years." Defoe's goal helped the Black Cats move up to the 15th spot on the Premier League table.