Jermain Defoe: Former England, Tottenham & West Ham striker retires

Jermain Defoe has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39.

Former West Ham and Tottenham striker Defoe had been playing for Sunderland, after returning to the club where he spent two-and-a-half seasons between 2015 and 2017, in January.

His contract there was due to run until the end of the season.

Prior to rejoining Sunderland, Defoe was at Rangers where he scored 32 goals in 74 matches, helping them win the Scottish Premiership title last season.

Defoe said in a statement on Twitter: “After 22 years in the game, I have decided to retire from professional ...