Jol insists Defoe will get chance to cement England place

TOTTENHAM boss Martin Jol has reassured Jermain Defoe that he will be given enough chances to seal his place in England’s World Cup squad before the end of the season.

However, he acknowledged the striker knows he must “play for his life” - and his place for club and country - whenever he is given a run in the side.

Defoe has started just one of Tottenham’s past eight matches, with Robbie Keane paired with Mido at club level on a regular basis.