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Young cancer sufferer Bradley Lowery awarded 41st place in Grand National
Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery is awarded an honorary 41st place in the Grand National as he continues his battle against cancer.
Apr 5, 10:10
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy in action during the Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016
Leicester City pour more misery on toothless Sunderland
Goals from Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy keep up Leicester's 100% record under Craig Shakespeare as they beat rock-bottom Sunderland 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.
Apr 4, 20:38
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
Team News: Jermain Defoe fit to start for Sunderland
Jermain Defoe overcomes a knock in time to feature from the off in Sunderland's meeting with Leicester City, as David Moyes makes three alterations to his side.
Apr 4, 17:48
Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
David Moyes pays tribute to super-fit Jermain Defoe
Sunderland boss David Moyes hails Jermain Defoe after the 34-year-old made a scoring return to the England team last weekend.
Mar 31, 11:42
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
Jermain Defoe has relegation release clause in Sunderland contract
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe will be free to leave the club should they suffer relegation from the Premier League due to a clause in his contract.
Mar 30, 17:43
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Jermain Defoe: 'I've turned vegan'
England and Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe reveals that he has turned vegan in order to prolong his playing career.
Mar 28, 13:58
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
Gareth Southgate: 'Relegation could harm Jermain Defoe's England chances'
England manager Gareth Southgate hints that relegation for Sunderland could harm Jermain Defoe's chances of being called up in the future.
Mar 27, 12:38
Jermain Defoe opens the scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Dele Alli: 'Jermain Defoe is a legend'
Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli says that he regards Jermain Defoe as a "legend" following his goalscoring return to international duty.
Mar 27, 12:19
Jermain Defoe opens the scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Adam Lallana: 'Jermain Defoe can be massive for England'
England midfielder Adam Lallana believes that 34-year-old striker Jermain Defoe could have a "massive" impact at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Mar 27, 12:11
Jamie Vardy makes a flying leap over Ernestas Setkus during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
England striker Jamie Vardy downplays black eye
England striker Jamie Vardy says that the black eye he was sporting against Lithuania was caused by "a little accident" involving a football.
Mar 26, 20:48
Joe Hart in action during England training on October 4, 2016
England goalkeeper Joe Hart: 'Wayne Rooney is our captain'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that Wayne Rooney is still the captain of England.
Mar 26, 19:26
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
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, 18:56
Raheem Sterling and Jermain Defoe celebrate during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
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, 18:36
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 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, 17:55
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
Team News: Jermain Defoe starts for England
Jermain Defoe starts up front as England host Lithuania in their World Cup qualifier.
Mar 26, 15:03
Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
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, 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
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, 10:03
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
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, 09:38
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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 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