Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino wary of Sunderland hitman Jermain Defoe

Mauricio Pochettino will be wary of a familiar foe when Tottenham face Sunderland and their in-form striker Jermain Defoe today (12.45pm).

Defoe, who has had two spells at Spurs, has scored five times in his last two games for the Black Cats, including a hat-trick in the midweek win at Swansea.

“A great player, a top goalscorer,” Pochettino said.