Jermain Defoe

Bruce happy with Bent form

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been delighted with Darren Bent's contribution in recent weeks - but knows the striker has not. "He gives you a terrific work ethic, he is a real team player," said Bruce, whose side face Arsenal...

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Steve Bruce sending DVD to Keith Hackett to back up referee complaints

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is planning to send referees' chief Keith Hackett a DVD to back up his complaints about Premier League official Andre Marriner. Not on: Steve Bruce has had enough of Premier League officials...

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England 6 Andorra 0: It's one-way traffic as Rooney slams his foot down

By Matt Lawton Chief Football Correspondent at Wembley Predictably, beating Andorra proved a good deal easier than actually getting to Wembley to see it. A seventh straight World Cup victory that took England within touching...

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Bent backed to get back on goal trail

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has hailed Darren Bent's contribution in recent weeks and backed the striker to get back on the goal trail. "He gives you a terrific work ethic, he is a real team player," said Bruce, whose side face...

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Tottenham v Wigan: Preview

CHAIRMAN Dave Whelan expects to see Wigan Athletic in a strong position by the turn of the year. Wigan's creative style of football under the guidance of Roberto Martinez has impressed the Latics chairman, who knows some...

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Latics travel for Spurs test

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to continue their fine early season form when they welcome Wigan Athletic to White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon. The north London outfit have bolted to fourth in the Premier League table and...

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Harry Pearson: The fit England player is a rare breed

Whether playing, training, warming up, warming down or simply travelling, the English sportsman is an accident waiting to happen Are the English the world's most injury-prone people? Certainly the recent plague of afflictions...

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England team at World Cup 2010

England will provide a serious test for any nation at World Cup 2010 after powering their way through qualification under coach Fabio Capello. Now or never: can Fabio Capello emulate Sir Alf Ramsey and lead England to World Cup...

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Jermain Defoe: Mum's the No.1 woman in my life

By 3am's Clemmie Moodie and Danielle Lawler 20/11/2009 Fancy scoring with Premiership striker Jermain Defoe? Well, you'll have to tackle his mum first... After having his heart broken too many times, the England and Spurs star...

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Marton Fulop back in goal after Gordon's injury

MARTON FULOP is determined to seize his chance when he returns to the Sunderland side against Arsenal tomorrow. The Hungary international goalkeeper will take Craig Gordon’s place after the Scot broke his arm in Sunderland's...

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