Jermain Defoe has confirmed he will retire from professional football with immediate effect, with the former England international now looking forward to the next chapter of his career.
Over a 22-year playing career, Defoe scored 162 top-flight goals and was awarded 57 England caps, scoring 20 goals, most recent of which came in March 2017.
Having helped Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title last season, the 39-year-old rejoined Sunderland at the end of January, on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
