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Matthew Fulton

Jermain Defoe in Rangers manager admission as striker reveals ambition with 'comfort zone' claim

Jermain Defoe says he would love to manage any of his old clubs as the former Rangers striker begins his journey after football.

The Englishman was a top forward in his playing career, most notably in two spells at Tottenham Hotspur where he made over 360 appearances and scored a whopping 143 goals. Defoe also signed up for Steven Gerrard's mission at Rangers in 2019 and was a valued member of the squad that wrestled the Scottish Premiership back from Celtic.

The now retired star notched up 32 goals at Ibrox before finishing his career at beloved Sunderland last year but is now hyping himself up for the chance to manage in the future. And the vacant role at Oxford United is one that is catching the hitman's eye, but he may face competition ironically from ex-Rangers boss Graeme Murty who has been heavily linked.

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