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'You have to be playing at the top level' - Jermain Defoe suggests he may leave Sunderland if Black Cats are relegated

Jermain Defoe has targeted making England's final World Cup squad next year and hinted he may have to leave Sunderland if they are relegated.

The striker has been recalled to the Three Lions for the first time since 2013 after scoring 14 Premier League goals this season, despite the Black Cats battling relegation.

Defoe could feature in Wednesday's friendly in Germany ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley.

He wants to make Gareth Southgate's squad for next year's tournament in Russia - should England qualify - but conceded that would be in doubt if Sunderland were relegated.