Jermain Defoe Quotes

I am still young and being the [England] squad is really good for me although I've still got a lot to learn.

I think my faith is important. Being young as well, sometimes it's difficult, but I've got a good family behind me as well.

I want to again highlight the desperate need for us to pull together - the world over - to tackle knife crime and teach everyone how sacred a life is.

You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams.

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

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

I love scoring - even in training.

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

I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.

It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club; that's just normal.

When you get up in the morning and know you're doing something you love, feel fit and look after yourself, it's just a great thing to do.

When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.

The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.

I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly.

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

If you're good to your body, your body's good to you.

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

There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part and parcel of football.

I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me.

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.

I've got a Ferrari 430. It's black. I don't know what it cost but it wasn't cheap. I bought it because I was being a boy. It's fast and looks good.

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

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

I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers.