As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Tottenham striker Defoe: Arsenal legend Wright my inspiration

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe says Arsenal legend Ian Wright remains an inspiration.

Wright acts as Defoe's mentor and will be delighted with the England ace's hat-trick last night.

Defoe said: "When I was young I used to study him, get videos and watch his movement. I think about his movement and finishing because he has been there and done it.

"When I was at West Ham at 16 he was at the club and always after training we used to practise movement and finishing and things like that. It has definitely stuck with me."

 Need your Tottenham news fix? Click here for all Spurs news and transfer rumours.

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free