Jermain Defoe again at Tottenham Hotspur as academy coach and membership ambassador

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe has returned to the membership as a member of the academy teaching workers.

Jermain Defoe again at Tottenham as academy coach and membership ambassador (Reuters Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSJermain Defoe has returned to Tottenham HotspurDefoe scored 143 targets in 363 appearances for SpursDefore lifted the EFL Cup with Tottenham through the 2007-08 season

Former England striker Jermain Defoe has returned to Tottenham Hotspur as a member of the academy teaching workers. The 39-year-old scored 143 targets in 363 appearances for Spurs throughout two spells between 2004 and 2014.

“(Defoe) will work closely alongside our existing coaching team to lend his vast experience and knowledge to young players across the Under-17 to Under-21 age categories,” Spurs stated in a press release.

Capped 57 instances by England, Defoe additionally had spells at Portsmouth, Sunderland, Bournemouth and Rangers earlier than retiring from the game in March. He briefly held the position of player-coach below Steven Gerrard on the Scottish membership.

Defore lifted the EFL Cup with Tottenham through the 2007-08 season. He was awarded an OBE in 2018 for his charity work. Defoe additionally performed for West Ham United, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Toronto FC, Sunderland and Rangers in a 23-year-long taking part in profession.

Spurs, who beat Southampton of their league opener, journey to Chelsea on Sunday.

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