The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere.

- Jermain Defoe

When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.

- Jermain Defoe

I don't know about anyone else, but if I had problems or issues maybe I wouldn't feel as comfortable talking about them in a group.

- Jermain Defoe

I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.

- Jermain Defoe

I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd.

- Jermain Defoe

Before games, people ask whether I get nervous. To be honest, I don't get nervous, I just enjoy it. I am living the dream. When I was a kid I always …

- Jermain Defoe

I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'

- Jermain Defoe

I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

- Jermain Defoe

I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

- Jermain Defoe