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Tottenham striker Defoe raps: Are you watching, Sven?

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 08:49

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe admits he was crushed by criticism from former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson three years ago.

"Where are all the other English strikers who can score at this level?" Eriksson demanded at the time. "Defoe? I don't think so... and I have seen him 15 or 20 times this season."

With four goals in England's last two matches - coming off the bench on both occasions - and nine in his last seven international appearances, Defoe can afford to smile as he declares: "I hope he's been watching our games this season."

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Submitted by jethro (not verified) on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 10:45.

sven was right your a joke defoe darren bent scored more goals in the last 4 seasons. you hardly score away from home only three hatricks ever. plus you go missing in the big games. have a word muppet

Submitted by Glenn Hutton (not verified) on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 10:45.

It was a disgrace and a big mistake that he did not go to the world cup 3 years ago.
A massive mistake by Sven taking the bit part Walcott!
Sven is a bit like Wenger, doesn't admit mistakes! COYS

Submitted by U can't fool me you faggot (not verified) on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 10:05.

The on form striker in the EPL currently, no doubt about it.

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