About Jermain Defoe: Jermain Colin Defoe is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for English club Sunderland and the England national team
I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when things are going bad. When things are going bad, it's easy to pray and ask God to help you out, but it's also important to pray when things are go...
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.
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 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 don't think I could ever describe myself as unlucky because people would look at me, playing football for a living, and say: 'Are you winding me up?'
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.
I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.
I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.
I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.
I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.
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 wanted to play for my country and now I am here, I will enjoy it.
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 am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly.
It was easy to get wrapped up in some of the negative stuff, but obviously I chose not to. I didn't want to get in trouble and end up in prison where I can't play football. It was as simple as that.
Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and to play. It's the biggest thing you can achieve in your career, and to go again would be a dream.
If you have an argument with someone and you sulk, sometimes you don't want to speak to them. But it is important to keep your friends close to you and do the right things.
People know what they're getting with me. It's part and parcel of football that people want to see new faces, but all I can do is play games, score goals and prove I can do it. My record is there for everyone to see.
The key for me is movement. When the ball comes into the box, or when the wide players get it, that's where I have to be clever and make my runs. That's where I come alive.
I knew I could play really well in one game, score the winning goal and then, come the next game, I wouldn't play at all or I might come off the bench for the last five minutes. So I was frustrated towards the end of my time at Spurs. I wasn't happy.
I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'
