![England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014 England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014](https://sm.imgix.net/16/39/gareth-southgate_1.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Gareth Southgate: 'England not at their best against Lithuania'
England boss Gareth Southgate admits that the Three Lions were not at their best against Lithuania.
Mar 26, 19:56
![Raheem Sterling and Jermain Defoe celebrate during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017 Raheem Sterling and Jermain Defoe celebrate during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Jermain Defoe: 'International return emotional'
England striker Jermain Defoe opens up about the intense emotions he felt when making his international comeback.
Mar 26, 19:36
![Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017 Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe on scoresheet in England win
England move onto 13 points in Group F courtesy of a 2-0 win over Lithuania in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualification match at Wembley Stadium.
Mar 26, 18:55
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Jermain Defoe starts for England
Jermain Defoe starts up front as England host Lithuania in their World Cup qualifier.
Mar 26, 16:03
![Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017 Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: England 2-0 Lithuania - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualification match between England and Lithuania.
Mar 26, 16:00
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Jermain Defoe to start for England against Lithuania
Jermain Defoe is to make his first England start in almost three years in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday, according to reports.
Mar 26, 11:03
![Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin keeps the ball away from Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe during their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017 Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin keeps the ball away from Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe during their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Bournemouth considering Jermain Defoe bid should Sunderland go down
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is reportedly keeping tabs on Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, with a view to a bid should the Black Cats suffer relegation.
Mar 26, 10:38
![Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: England vs. Lithuania
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Group F qualifier between England and Lithuania at Wembley.
Mar 25, 15:47
![Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin keeps the ball away from Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe during their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017 Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin keeps the ball away from Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe during their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: West Ham United want Jermain Defoe on a free
West Ham United believe that they can sign Jermain Defoe on a free transfer this summer if Sunderland are relegated from the Premier League, according to a report.
Mar 23, 14:08
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sunderland legend Micky Gray: 'Jermain Defoe should have joined West Ham United'
Sunderland legend Micky Gray says that Jermain Defoe should have signed for West Ham United "when he had the chance".
Mar 22, 20:18
![Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016 Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Keane, Jake Livermore to start for England?
England manager Gareth Southgate is expected to use a 3-4-3 formation against Germany, handing a debut to Michael Keane and first international start to Jake Livermore.
Mar 22, 14:58
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe casts doubt on Sunderland future
Jermain Defoe admits that he might have to leave Sunderland at the end of the season if the Black Cats are relegated from the Premier League.
Mar 20, 18:55
![Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Germany vs. England
Sports Mole previews the international friendly between Germany and England in Dortmund.
Mar 20, 16:25
![Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe: 'Gareth Southgate has always impressed me'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe says that he has always been impressed by Gareth Southgate, both as a player and during his managerial career.
Mar 20, 15:28
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe: 'Being senior England player is strange'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe acknowledges that it feels "strange" to be seen as one of England's senior players after his recall to the national team.
Mar 20, 15:13
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Moyes: 'England recall will boost Jermain Defoe'
Sunderland manager David Moyes is hopeful that Jermain Defoe's recall to the England squad after a four-year absence will give his whole team a lift.
Mar 17, 16:40
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sam Allardyce "delighted" for Jermain Defoe
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce reveals his 'delight' after veteran striker Jermain Defoe's call-up to the England squad.
Mar 17, 15:47
![Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate to decide England captain next week
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that he is not yet sure who will captain the team for the upcoming matches against Germany and Lithuania.
Mar 16, 16:47
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate hails "phenomenal" Jermain Defoe
England manager Gareth Southgate heaps praise on Jermain Defoe after recalling the Sunderland striker to his international squad.
Mar 16, 16:29
![England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate: 'Lack of game time cost Wayne Rooney England place'
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Wayne Rooney's omission from the latest squad was down to his lack of game time more than his recent injury.
Mar 16, 16:19
![Theo Walcott celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017 Theo Walcott celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate: 'Theo Walcott omission a tough call'
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that it was "a really tough call" to leave Arsenal forward Theo Walcott out of his squad.
Mar 16, 15:31
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe: 'I deserve England call-up'
Jermain Defoe says that he 'deserves' his recall to the England squad at the age of 34.
Mar 16, 14:57
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe in, Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere out of England squad
Jermain Defoe earns a recall to the England squad, but there is no space for Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere.
Mar 16, 13:51
![Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016 Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordan Pickford content with Sunderland display despite defeat
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is content with his side's performance against Manchester City despite ultimately falling to a 2-0 defeat.
Mar 5, 18:58
![Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Yaya Toure: 'Manchester City got lucky to beat Sunderland'
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure claims that his side "got lucky" in their 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 5, 18:23
![Sergio Aguero celebrates with Leroy Sane after scoring a penalty during the FA Cup replay between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town on March 1, 2017 Sergio Aguero celebrates with Leroy Sane after scoring a penalty during the FA Cup replay between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town on March 1, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane on target in Manchester City win over Sunderland
Manchester City move into third place in the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 5, 17:52
![Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016 Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Mar 5, 15:00
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 3, 14:50
![David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017 David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Moyes eyes 10 Premier League wins for survival
Sunderland manager David Moyes targets 10 Premier League wins for the season in order to avoid relegation, despite only managing five in 26 outings so far.
Feb 28, 15:13
![Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli celebrates with Harry Kane during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017 Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli celebrates with Harry Kane during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harry Kane hat-trick earns Tottenham Hotspur easy win over Stoke City
Harry Kane scores three first-half goals and sets up another for Dele Alli to help Tottenham Hotspur to a 4-0 win over Stoke City at White Hart Lane.
Feb 26, 15:19
![David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017 David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Moyes: 'Sunderland lacking quality'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that there was a gulf in class between his side and Everton during their 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park.
Feb 25, 18:54
![Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Romelu Lukaku: 'European qualification really important for Everton'
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku talks up the importance of his side securing European football as the "next step" of their progression.
Feb 25, 18:41
![Everton manager Ronald Koeman on September 10, 2016 Everton manager Ronald Koeman on September 10, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ronald Koeman unhappy with second-half performance
Everton manager Ronald Koeman admits that his side were "lucky" to get away with their second-half performance during their 2-0 win over Sunderland.
Feb 25, 18:00
![Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates with manager Ronald Koeman after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016 Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates with manager Ronald Koeman after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Everton beat Sunderland to extend unbeaten run in Premier League
Everton extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine games with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Goodison Park.
Feb 25, 16:54
![Didier Ndong and Morgan Schneiderlin in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017 Didier Ndong and Morgan Schneiderlin in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Everton 2-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Everton's 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Feb 25, 14:00
![Interim England manager Gareth Southgate speaks with Jamie Vardy during the World Cup qualifier with Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate speaks with Jamie Vardy during the World Cup qualifier with Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England must hit goal trail against Lithuania at Wembley
England may have impressed during their friendly defeat in Germany, but now it is time for Gareth Southgate's team to return to the goal trail against Lithuania.
Feb 23, 17:21
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe: 'Mum wants to know when I will retire'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe admits that his mother keeps asking him when he will retire from professional football and do his coaching badges.
Feb 13, 12:42
![Nathan Redmond celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup semi-final between Southampton and Liverpool on January 11, 2017 Nathan Redmond celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup semi-final between Southampton and Liverpool on January 11, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Nathan Redmond, Dusan Tadic start for Southampton
Nathan Redmond and Dusan Tadic return to the Southampton lineup for their trip to Sunderland.
Feb 11, 14:06
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe "totally focused" on helping Sunderland survive
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe admits that he thrives off being the main man at the Stadium of Light, having scored 14 of his side's 24 league goals this season.
Feb 9, 15:49
![Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj in action during his side's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on August 21, 2016 Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj in action during his side's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on August 21, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Adnan Januzaj: 'I like playing with Jermain Defoe'
Sunderland winger Adnan Januzaj describes Jermain Defoe as an "unbelievable striker" after his contribution to the Black Cats this season.
Feb 8, 17:08