AVB hails Defoe — but may bench him against Hammers

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AVB hails Defoe — but may bench him against Hammers

The 30-year-old’s first-half strike put Spurs on course for a 2-0 win in the Europa League and moved him one goal behind Chivers’ long-standing record of 24.

Fans’ favourite Defoe is fifth in the club’s all-time scoring list and last night’s goal in Russia was his seventh in four starts this season.

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