Jermain Defoe was in Toronto International Airport the last time he had a conversation with Roy Hodgson. That was in May, and the Three Lions boss was ringing to tell the Toronto FC striker he would not be going to the World Cup. Defoe might well have been tempted to jump on a flight back to London, rather than the plane he was about to board for a Canadian Championship match in Vancouver. Jermain Defoe has set his sights on a recall to the England squad following his move to Sunderland Defoe made his Sunderland debut in their 2-1 defeat at former side Tottenham on Saturday
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Jermain Defoe hopes Sunderland switch can boost chances with England
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Hot-shot Defoe has scored 19 goals in 55 games for the Three Lions
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The striker has not spoken to Roy Hodgson since World Cup snub
‘I was devastated,’ said the new Sunderland frontman, recalling the moment @placeholder delivered the news.
He will be hoping @placeholder, too, turns to a familiar face when he names his next England squad.