jermaine defoe has received an unexpected call—up to the england squad for the games against germanyalso a first senior call—up. 0live foster has been a single's training base at saint georges park. southgate has been hamstrung by injuries in choosing this 2000 truss—macro 26 man squad. he called that the manchester united teenager and at the other end i the age spectrum, jermaine defoe, at the age spectrum, jermaine defoe, at the age of 3a, over three years after lasting burlingame, 30 years his lasting burlingame, 30 years since his first england match, well, could add to his 19 international could add to his 19internatienak= goals. his goal-scoring record is phenomenal, but the particularly this season, in a team that parts on creating as many chances as other teens, his strike rate is outstanding. i did not want tojust look at his age and think he is finished with england. defoe back in the squad. southgate also said andy carroll. theo walcott had not carroll and theo walcott had not done quite enough to squeeze their way into this squad. name jumped out, that of luke shaw, manch

so plenty to come on the programme but let's start with jermain defoe.e labelled his return to the national team ‘a great story'. three years after his last england appearance, he scored against lithuania in yeseterday‘s world cup qualifier. a goal which keeps england on course to reach the world cup in russia next year. but at 3a, should england get there, what chance of the striker making the squad? nick parrot reports. after more than three years indians national wilderness, jermain defoe return to wembley. at 3a some might have given up representing their country have given up representing their cou ntry after have given up representing their country after being left out of the last world cup. it tookjermain defoe just 2a minutes to show he has still got what it takes. the goal for england four years and four days since his last in a three line shirt. it is a great moment for him, he has been thrilled to be in the squad, he is a good professionalism around the squad, it is great for some of the younger players to see and his finishing in training. to

the recall jermain defoe slotting them ahead.early gifted lithuania and equaliser, england were in control at the break. after it, they struggled for fluency at first, but eventually they founded. substitute jamie vardy keeping his cool to extend england‘s advantage. well, extend england‘s advantage. the very latest, i can you, well, the very latest, i can tell you, is that england still lead to— zero with just a few minutes remaining. some fans, as you can see, heading for an early exit. it has not been a hugely convincing display, but england on course to stay top of their qualifying group, karthi. scotland are in the same group as england, and they face slovenia at 7.45 this evening. northern ireland play norway in group c at the same time. the first formula one grand prix of the year has been won by sebastian vettel, who beat lewis hamilton, despite the british driver starting on pole position. hamilton is aiming to win a fourth world title this year. adam wild reports. a fourth world title this year. a a fourth world title t

hew et] de; hews, ll 5 77 ""'"’ 7 7 the main headlines this evening... 34—year—old jermain defoe sets ‘dream' place england rugby urrionheatifoath at the world cup in 2019. a bbc state of sport investigation finds more than a third of amateur sports people personally know éfifiififii fifiifi 5.55. fififiifi and what is happening with rio's 0lympic legacy? good evening — plenty to come, but we start with football. the domestic game can breathe for a couple of weeks as we focus on international football, with the target of qualifying starting on wednesday night against germany in dortmund. 34—year—old jermaine defoe returns after he has become a star for sunderland, but - he after he has become a star for sunderland, but- he is worried sunderland, but says he is worried about being sunderland, but says he is worried about“ being in the about sunderland being in the relegation battle and implications that would have for the role. getting into any squad is based on merit and is based on merit and you have to be playing at that level. in toronto, when i was there, i missed out on the world cup. when

who has cancer, led out the england team alongside the man he describes as his best friend — jermaine defoe vardy in the second half, and the leicester striker took his chance when it came. england's manager says defoe can't be ruled out of competing in next summer's world cup, if england qualify. it is really important that we are able to call on people likejermaine defoe. clean to have the impact that he had any game like he did today. if he has been playing as well as he has this season, there is no reason why he could not. —— just for him to have the impact. also in group f are scotland. they beat slovenia 1—0 at hampden park in a game manager gordon strachan had described as a ‘must—win'. they left it late, chris martin came off the bench to score in the 88th minute. the victory moves them up to fourth and keeps their slim hopes of reaching the world cup alive. up next, they host england injune. northern ireland remain in second place in group c after a 2—0 win over norway in belfast. goals from jamie ward and conor washington were the difference at windsor park. the victory leaves nor

a special night for bradley and jermaine defoe, as well. foe actually scored england's first against lithuania. it wasn't a great match this world cup qualifier. but a lovely finish and the manager says if he keeps on scoring there is no reason why he can't go and play in russia next summer. jamie vardy scored their second. 2—0. england remain unbeaten and top of their group. the match wasn't great but lovely scenes before, very poignant. gordon strachan has more time in the scotla nd gordon strachan has more time in the scotland job. it was the expectation that had scotland not won against slovenia that would have pretty much made it very difficult for them to qualify. but chris martin who came on in the last eight minutes was booed, a lot of affect scotland fans. he scored that late winner. now a couple of points behind second place in that all—important play—off spot. let's hear from place in that all—important play—off spot. let's hearfrom gordon strachan who has still got himself a scotla nd strachan who has still got himself a scotland

jermain defoe. cheering are you buzzing? yes. at the very beginning it wasjust are you buzzing? rmal for him now, but at the beginning, it was fantastic. to have that experience to have all the spirits is having at the moment so surreal. —— all the experiences. and it gives us memories that we can carry with us for the rest of our lives, as well. good luck to bradley on sunday. lizzie will have more sport on bbc news through the evening. the sun has been shining in many parts of the country today, and this isa parts of the country today, and this is a beautiful picture from north yorkshire and more good weather on the way for this weekend. there is an exception, across the south and south—west it has been pretty cloudy, and cornwall and devon quite overcast into the afternoon, but even here the clouds are now breaking up and the temperatures will be dipping away very quickly with those clearing skies, big high—pressure, establishing itself across the uk. in the centre of this high very light winds, clear skies and a frost developing with mist and fog very early on saturday mornin

and three and half years after his last international appearence, 34—year—old jermain defoe is calledngland squad. hello and welcome to sportsday. live to the cheltenham festival shortly, but we start with cycling because a former british cyclist has told the bbc he broke the sport's rules by secretly injecting himself with vitamins when riding for team sky. josh edmondson says he admitted it to team sky in 2014, but that it was covered up. team sky say edmondson denied ever self—injecting, and they didn't report him because they were concerned about his mental state. our sports editor dan roan joins me now. dan, what more detail can you give us on this? well, these are truly remarkable revelations. this is a 24—year—old british cyclist who rode for team sky until 2014. he told us in the build—up toa sky until 2014. he told us in the build—up to a big race in september 2014 he was feeling the pressure and he desperately wanted to make the tea m he desperately wanted to make the team sky squad. he was selected and asa team sky squad. he was selected and as a result of that he felt the

jermain defoe's scored eight times against manchester city and came within a whisker of his ninth, ashe first half. the danger is, if you don't take your chances against pep guardiola's side, they can do this... carved up just before the break, sergio aguero,1—0. his 23rd of the season. give david silva freedom, there can be trouble. here, it ended with manchester city's second. sane's pace proving too much for sunderland and some of their fans. defoe did manage to find the back of the net, but found the offside flag raised and a glimmer of hope dashed. city could have had a third butjordan pickford put a stop to that. four straight league wins for city, but it doesn't mean you escape a talking to from pep. we expected how aggressive sunderland would play. after we controlled the game, we we re after we controlled the game, we were lucky. had a very good first goal, but go to half—time with 1—0, it is different to draw and losing and in the second half we played really good. it will be an old firm derby in the semi—final of the scottish cup after celtic thrashed st mirren 4—1 in the l

england were 2—0 winners over lithuania at wembley with jermaine defoe and jamie vardy scoring the goalsear—old defoe was making his first england appearance since november 2013 and picked up his 20th international goal meaning england remain unbeaten at the top of group f with four wins and a draw. security was tight at the venue after last week's events in london. andy swiss has more. the buildup to the match had been overshadowed by the terror attack in london on wednesday. there was heightened security outside the stadium including armed police flags we re stadium including armed police flags were flying at half mast and before the match there was a wreath laying ceremony in the centre circle, followed by a one—minute silence around the ground which was impeccably observed. after that a motion before the game, the match itself was relatively uneventful. england took the lead after 20 minutes whenjermaine defoe recalled. he scored, slotting home from close range. what a comeback stop lithuania nearly equalised just before the break after a mistake by the keeper but england led i—0 bef

now hejust calls jermain defoe was his dream come true.ience and all the experiences he has at the moment is quite surreal. and not only for him. it gives us memories that we can carry with us for the rest of our lives. a proud moment. and i love the way that all of the players they we re the way that all of the players they were giving him fist pumps. i am sure they will do that tomorrow. she is common. we also wish him all the best. i won't show you the picture but it is horrific. the immediate aftermath of that tackle. it was com pletely aftermath of that tackle. it was completely upended, completely horrible. to be fair, neiltaylor realised it was broken straightaway and was quite distraught afterwards. how awful. imagine the pain he must have been in. hopefully the operation goes well. thank you very much. history helps us to paint a picture of the past but the future we will come back to that. it is about how technology can understand that what happens to people in the past. we will talk about virtual reality headset because they are

jermain defoe, on his first appearance for his country since november 2013, got himself on the scoresheetey. a day to put the ball firmly in perspective. armed police on duty as wembley struck a poignant note. outside the flags at half—mast, inside the teams are moved out by five—year—old cancer patient bradley likely before a tribute to the victims of wednesday's terror attack. 80,000 fans fell silent. the match itself seemed straightforward for england. it certainly began that way. the recall did defoe is moving ahead. an error by the keeper almost gets capable of doing it you equaliser, but england jimmy vardy kept his cool, to extend england's advantage. it was a career—high weight of the humdrum directory. after all the emotion before the match, this was a subdued performance from england but the one that keeps them firmly on course for next summer's world cup. that result sees england stretch their lead at the top of group f to 5 points over slovenia, who play scotland shortly. and there's arguably most at stake for scotland, who are fifth in that group. if they don't beat slovenia,

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this is how his mum gemma, told him he was to be a mascot, alongside his hero and "best mate" jermain defoedream come true, true. he calls him his best friend, it is normalfor him now true. he calls him his best friend, it is normal for him now but at the beginning it was fantastic and to have that experience, to have all of the experiences he is having at the moment is so surreal and not only for him, it gives as memories that we can carry with us for the rest of our lives as well. how special. they do get big crowds at sunderland but in front of that wembley crowd... and it's a jermaine defoe was well. he has been recalled to the england side. it is such a beautiful relationship. both spent time in the hospital together. for now, could you last a whole hour, doing a non stop whole body work out... with a live band, complete mayhem and a lot of laughter? you've heard of zumba, and street dance, well now barn dancing could be the way to improve your fitness. i went to a class in birmingham to try it out. it is time to cast aside all we thought we knew about barn dancing. it's not about dozy

england's jermain 2018 on the line and every little helps. england'sjermain defoe lithuania. his first start in 13 years! three years! he has had a great season for sunderland. his first start in three yea rs, sunderland. his first start in three years, jermain defoe. two games in the aviva premiership today. wasps look to be extending their lead at the top of the table — they‘ re currently leading worcester 26—19 with 20 minutes to play there. -- 33-19. saracens are third but a bonus point win over bath today will reduce the gap on second placed exeter to a single point. they've ran in three first half tries — scotland winger sean maitland with the third just before half time. 20-10 20—10 lead with half an hour left to play. tennis and world number 11 johanna konta is just starting her third round match at the miami open. konta was taken to three sets in the previous round but is playing pauline parmentier of france who is ranked 46 places lower. the match is under way. it is one game all in the first set. that is all for now. keep up—to—date on the bbc website an

what a comeback from jermaine defoe.ter a mistake by the keeper, but england led 1—0 at the break and joined the second half they added to their lead substitute jamie body who scored england's's second goalfrom -- 's scored england's's second goalfrom —— ‘sjamie scored england's's second goalfrom —— ‘s jamie body. not exactly a vintage performance by england but it kept them firmly on course for the world cup finals in russian eczema. let's -- in russia next summer. eczema. let's -- in russia next summer. scotland are hosting slovenia in england's group f. a must win game in scotland who have managed four points from their ball game said bob. it is currently 0—0 hampden park. slovakia are beating malta. northern ireland are to — zero up against norway, if it stayed that way there will be back up to second place and on course for a play—off place, poland are up against‘ in group e. the same group sees the mania playing denmark where it is goalless. the netherlands coach each has he has been sacked after dave webb beta—2—

jermain defoe hit the post before sergio aguero scored his 23rd goal of the season to put city ahead.stay rooted to the bottom of the table. the first minute was tough because the first minute was tough because the first minute was tough because the first minute for sunderland we knew we expected them to be aggressive, but after we controlled the game we we re but after we controlled the game we were lucky. we made a good first goal, but we got to have time with 1-0. it is goal, but we got to have time with 1—0. it is different to drawing or losing and in the second half we played really well. in the early kick—off, harry kane scored twice for tottenham in their 3—2 win over everton. that closes the gap on chelsea to seven points. they played west ham tomorrow night. it will be an old firm derby in the semifinal of the scottish cup after celtic thrashed saint mirren 4—1 today. aberdeen have been drawn away at hibs after their 1—0 victory over partick thistle. shinnie with the goal putting them into the semifinals. the west indies have said the english cricket is a target of 220 62 whe

but jermain defoe at the age of 34, got the goal.st scotland injune, the scott speed slovenia 1-0 injune, the scott speed slovenia 1—0 and they should have won by more, chris martin 88 gold. they are up more, chris martin 88 gold. they are up to fourth in that group, just a couple of points of second place and a possible play—off spot. hamdan was less tha n a possible play—off spot. hamdan was less than half full. the scotland fa ns less than half full. the scotland fans voting with their feet after recent poor performances. anyone who was involved will go away thinking good about themselves. i hope they enjoyed it. when they are available for people to come and support us next time, they will be welcome. the best that northern ireland can properly hope for is a place in the play—offs because germany are running a wave with it in the group. but they are to — zero ahead, they beat norway 2—0, conor washington added another by half—time. they haven‘t been beaten in eight competitive matches at windsor park. their remaining two home gam

jermain defoe was recalled to the starting line—up for the first time in more than three years, and openedraheem sterling's cross. he was subbed off in the second half forjamie vardy, and leicester's striker doubled the lead. it finished 2—0. meanwhile, has chris martin saved scotland and their under—pressure manager gordon strachan? his goal gave scotland their first win of the qualifying campaign, and he scored it with only two minutes left on the clock, as they beat slovenia 1—0 at hampden park. northern ireland completed a winning night for the home nations. they beat norway 2—0, the first goal coming in the opening 90 seconds, byjamie ward. and the lead was doubled before the break, conor washington with his third goal in as many starts at windsor park. northern ireland stay second in group c, five points behind germany, and two clear of the czech republic in third. netherlands coach danny blind has paid the price for his side's woeful qualifying campaign. he has been sacked after they were beaten 2—0 by bulgaria in sofia on saturday, to leave their qualification hopes hanging by a th

sunderland's jermaine defoe received an unexpected england has received an unexpected england call—upals this season so far. with injuries to england's other strikers he is named as one of three strikers. ruby walsh rode in three strikers. ruby walsh rode in three races to date including the feature race. walsh won the hurdle on board the ten to one shot. walsh also one on let's dance later in the afternoon. warrington walls hope the first point of the super league season tonight. they got off to the worst possible start. 6—0 after ten minutes before ben crookes added a second try for the home side to make it10-0. second try for the home side to make it 10-0. the second try for the home side to make it 10—0. the conversion hit the post but both sides scored a penalty. 12-2 is but both sides scored a penalty. 12—2 is the latest score in the 50th minute. a former british cycle was told the bbc he broke the sport's rules by secretly injecting himself with vitamins when riding for team sky he admitted it to team sky in 2014 but it was covered up. team - say he it was covered up. team sky

the 2—0 win included an opening goal from jermaine defoe playing in his first international for overm wembley. a day to put football firmly in perspective. armed police on duty as wembley struck a poignant note. outside, the flags at half—mast, inside, the team is led out by five—year—old cancer patient bradley lowry before a tribute to the victims of wednesday's terror attack, wreaths laid in the centre circle as 80,000 fans fell silent. attack, wreaths laid in the centre the match itself seemed straightforward for england, it certainly began that way. straightforward for england, it lithuania straightforward for england, it at 100s of an the w rankings. the recalljermain defoe slotting england ahead. but slotting england ahead. joe hart ‘s mistake nearly gifted butjoe hart ‘s mistake nearly gifted lithuania and equalizer, john stones clearing off the line. in the second half, substitute jamie vardy meant england could finally relax. not many thrills, but the job was done. after all of the motion before the match, this was a subdued performance from england, but the win keeps them f

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coming up in sportsday on bbc news — gareth southagate calls up sunderland's 34—year—old striker jermain defoesands of school children across the uk have been taking part in the bbc‘s annual school report news day. this year many have been tackling the issue of young people's mental health. one pupil, 16 —year—old grace, wrote into school report with her story. she was bullied for nine years which led to anxiety, depression and eventually suicidal thoughts. our correspondent, elaine dunkley, went to meet her. i felt like a real dog at home. and ifelt like a prisoner in my own body. when you feel so alone, you feel like no—one's going to listen. to you, no—one's going to believe you. how intense was the bullying? it was every day, every second of every day. from the minute i walked into the classroom, to the minute i left. i was beat up quite a few times in the space of a month. i'd come home with black eyes and things like that from what people had done to me at school. this is a story about a girl called grace. bullying from an early age has had a devastating impact on her mental health. it s

jermain defoe. hooray! are you buzzing? yeah! at the very beginning it was just amazing. now, but at the beginning it was fantastic and to have that experience and all the experiences he has at the moment is quite surreal. and not only for him. it gives us memories that we can carry with us for the rest of our lives. they have done it in sunderland colours. tomorrow, they will walk out together, both as proud as each other. a special moment indeed. now, could you last a whole hour doing a non—stop, whole body work out? well, add a live band, complete mayhem and a lot of laughter? you've heard of zumba, and street dance, well now barn dancing could be the way to improve your fitness. i went to a class in birmingham to try it out. it's time to cast aside all we thought we knew about barn dancing. it's not about do—si—does at this former swimming baths in birmingham. iforgot my hat! obviously the hat could be a health and safety issue. this is far more than a hoe down. this is barn dance fitness. they take the best bits from traditional dances across the world and put them to

jermain defoe had the chance to put the home side ahead when he hit the post.f the season. leroy sahni has grabbed another. celtic survived a scare in their scottish cup tie against st mirren before booking a semi—final place with a 4—1win at parkhead. harry davis left the home fans stunned as he put the championship‘s bottom club ahead injust the 13th minute. it took almost an hour for the runaway premiership leaders to hit back through mikael lustig. scott sinclair put them in front just 73 seconds later. that's all sport for now. we'll have much more in sportsday at 6:30pm. china's economy is predicted to slow again this year, according to the country's premier li kechang. speaking at the annual national people's congress in beijing, mr li attributed the slowdown to increasing global protectionism. he also promised to tackle the country's serious air pollution problems. john sudworth reports from beijing. chairman mao would still recognise china's parliament — rigid, authoritarian and unapologetically communist. but every year the delegates turn up to hear t

this much got underway under an hour ago and jermaine defoe scored the opening goal, side fitting itand it remains 1—0. you minutes left until half—time and it remains1—0. you can minutes left until half—time and it remains 1—0. you can listen on radio five live right now. arguably more at stake for scotland tonight. in the same group as england but are fair. if they do not beat slovenia their hopes of qualifying week ‘s very slim indeed. the game kicks up at 7:a5pm. sometimes it is easy for a manager to say this is what we have to do. if we draw, when or always, it depends. we have to win. what you don't have to do is win in the first ten minutes. you never know in big games when your opportunity comes along. northern ireland are well—placed heading into the match with norway. the second in their group, five points behind germany and on course to clear the play—off last. we have an opportunity to put seven points between us and norway and if we get to ten points, at that stage in the campaign, you believe it is possible to put yourself in a position to qualify and we have qualified

jermain defoe, many were saying he was small, five foot seven. a small man to be a striker.oduce such a performance, and there are many taller than him and shorter. there is not much point to the article, but it is fun to compare yourself to footballers. two little bears in the daily telegraph. do you know that story about bear mothers kicking out their cubs to defend themselves? well, these siblings, brother and sister, were separated in the wild and came back together. a bit of a cling to say are you all right? let's go off and fend for ourselves. a proper bear hug. that has cheered me up. sometimes i get not enough sleep. that is all it is. you are watching breakfast. the government will trigger article 50 tomorrow, the start of divorce proceedings from the european union. we're travelling along the a50 trunk road in the midlands to look at what it all means. and this morning, steph, is at a hotel in derbyshire. good morning. good morning, everybody. this is my latest stop on my a50 tour ahead of article 50 being triggered tomorrow. we are just near east midlands airport.

jermain defoe, striker of relegation—threatened sunderland, says he must play premier league footballance of prolonging his england career.