Defoe on track for derby return

04 November 2010 08:12
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe could make an earlier-than-expected return to action in the north London derby on November 20.[LNB] England hitman Defoe has been out for two months with torn ankle ligaments.[LNB]It was feared Spurs would be without the 28-year-old for "around three months" following surgery to repair the damage done while on international duty against Switzerland on September 7.[LNB]But he could now be on track to make his comeback slightly sooner, with the short trip to the Emirates Stadium later this month seemingly on his radar.[LNB]He said in The Sun: "I'm looking at two more weeks out before I am back training properly.[LNB]"I'm feeling great and it has gone better than expected."

Source: Team_Talk