Former Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe has officially announced his retirement as a professional footballer.
Now 39, Defoe rounded off his playing days with a second stint at Sunderland after joining from Rangers in January, making seven appearances before making the decision to call time on his career.
Defoe wrote to his Twitter followers saying it was 'the right time to bow out' after 'an incredible journey and said football would 'always be in my blood'.
More to follow.
