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Jermain Defoe: Sunderland's ex-England, Tottenham & West Ham striker retires

Sunderland's former England, West Ham, Tottenham and Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has retired from professional football at the age of 39.

Defoe, who re-joined the Black Cats in February, scored 286 goals in 731 career club games and added 20 goals in 57 England appearances.

He also spent time at Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Major League Soccer club Toronto during his 22-year career.

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