Jermain Defoe: It would be just perfect to score my 100th Spurs goal against Milan

07 March 2011 10:08
Jermain Defoe has set his sights on scoring his 100th Tottenham goal in Wednesday's Champions League return clash with AC Milan after ending his Barclays Premier League drought.[LNB]Defoe netted his first and second Premier League goals of the campaign during yesterday's thrilling 3-3 draw with Wolves at Molineux.[LNB]It took his top flight tally to 99 - the same number as he has managed in all competitions for Spurs - and he is now on the verge of becoming only the 16th player in the history of the club to reach three figures.[LNB] 98 down, two to go: Jermain Defoe hits his first goal for Tottenham at Wolves to move nearer three figures for the club[LNB]Tonderful feeling? Jermain Defoe wants to bring up his hundred against Milan[LNB]Both goals came from stunning strikes from the edge of the box but a late header from Wolves substitute Steven Fletcher denied Spurs the victory that would have seen them climb back into fourth spot.[LNB]Defoe has been frustrated by his lack of goals in a stop-start campaign but now wants to help Spurs to finish off AC Milan after their 1-0 first leg triumph.[LNB]He said: 'If I score my 100th goal for Tottenham on Wednesday night there will be a reason why.[LNB]'I say that because I always believe things happen for reason but it would be nice to do it.[LNB]'It's been a long while since I scored my last Premier League goal. More than anything, it has been frustrating.[LNB]'As a forward when you are scoring goals, you are full of confidence and buzzing about. When you are not scoring your game changes, you start snatching at things or take an extra touch because you want to be so precise.[LNB]'But I've always tried to get into the right positions to score and I'll never stop doing that and it was good to get the two at Wolves.'[LNB]TON-DERFUL TOTTENHAM: PLAYERS WHO HAVE SCORED 100 GOALS OR MORE FOR SPURSPlayerFromAppsAs subGoalsJimmy Greaves 1961-70      379             0      266Bobby Smith 1955-643170208Martin Chivers1968-7635512174Cliff Jones1958-683708159George Hunt1930-371980137Len Duquemin1947-573070134Alan Gilzean1964-7442910133Teddy Sheringham1992-20032707124Les Bennett1946-542940116Jimmy Dimmock1919-314380112Glenn Hoddle1975-8747812110Robbie Keane2002-1129349121Bertie Bliss1912-222150106Johnny Morrison1933-391540102Billy Minter1908-192620101 Wolves 3 Spurs 3: Fletcher levels late after Defoe and Doyle hit doublesWatch all the Premier League goals every week on our brilliant video playerSpurs boss Redknapp admits he's struggling with pressure of court case Tottenham keeper Alnwick joins Championship side Doncaster on loanFarewell, Deano: Tributes for former Bradford, Wolves and Spurs starIt's us or City! Spurs boss Redknapp ready for Champions League battle with ManciniAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB][LNB]  Explore more:People: Robbie Keane, Teddy Sheringham, Glenn Hoddle, Jermain Defoe, Jimmy Greaves, Steven Fletcher Places: Milan

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