I owe it all to Harry, says happy Defoe

JERMAIN DEFOE puts his new-found confidence down to loving life at Portsmouth.

England coach Fabio Capello may have been startled by Harry Redknapp’s critical comments in the wake of last month’s draw with the Czech Republic at Wembley, but as far as Defoe is concerned, the Pompey boss can do no wrong.

It was Redknapp who rescued Defoe from his misery at Tottenham in January, offering the striker an opportunity to re-ignite his career.