Former Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has claimed he could still play football despite having retired from the game back in March. Defoe rejoined the Black Cats in January on a short term deal after leaving Rangers on a free earlier in the month.
But the 39-year-old didn't quite enjoy the swan song both he and Sunderland wanted. While Sunderland won promotion to the Championship via the play-offs, Defoe ended up lasting just two months on Wearside before retiring from football all together.
Defoe will always be fondly remembered at the Stadium of Light for the special connection he held with Black Cats fan Bradley Lowery. He scored 37 goals in 93 games for Sunderland during his first spell, which included a stunning derby day volley against Newcastle in 2015.
