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Defoe enjoying Pompey life

03 Jun 2008 - 07:47:15

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England striker Jermain Defoe has spoken of his delight at the way his move to Portsmouth has worked out.

The 25-year-old scored eight times in 12 games for Pompey following his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur in January and recently netted twice in England's 3-0 friendly win over Trinidad & Tobago.

Defoe commented: "When you play games you feel so much sharper, I've said that to so many people.

"Obviously when you then get your goals your confidence goes up. I feel sharp.

"I've always said I just want to play football. Towards the end of my time at Tottenham I wasn't playing and it gets you down. You don't feel as sharp as you would like.

"I'm just delighted that I made the move to Portsmouth, it went well and we finished the season strongly.

"We won the FA Cup, I wasn't there, but there is a buzz about the club. The club is going in the right direction and I'm delighted to have made the move."