Defoe hits treble for five-star Spurs

JERMAIN DEFOE hit a superb hat-trick as Tottenham went top of the Barclays Premier League with a resounding win at Hull last night.

Defoe and Wilson Palacios both struck in the opening 14 minutes as Tottenham began brilliantly at the KC Stadium.

Stephen Hunt gave Hull hope when his cross from a free-kick bounced in, but Defoe scored again on the stroke of half-time and then once more in the last minute after a Robbie Keane headed goal.