Former England striker Jermain Defoe retires aged 39

His career ended with a second spell at Sunderland, with his final appearance coming as a substitute in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Lincoln in Sky Bet League One.

Jermain Defoe won 57 England caps between 2004 and 2017 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Former England striker Jermain Defoe has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39.

Defoe scored 20 goals in 57 games for his country and travelled to the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.