Former England striker Jermain Defoe shared his pleasure over Sunderland’s return to the Premier League on the newest episode of Soccer’s Biggest: Might It Be Magic, hosted by Joe Cole and Ashley Cole, describing the membership as a sleeping big. Defoe, who stays a fan favorite on the Stadium of Gentle, mirrored on his fond reminiscences with the membership and praised their sturdy begin to the season.
As reported by SoftFootball, Manchester United defeated Sunderland 2-0 to assert their first clear sheet of the marketing campaign, however Defoe believes Sunderland’s comeback to the highest flight continues to be one thing particular. Defoe stated:
It was superb, Ash. I keep in mind talking to Darren Bent years in the past when he went to Sunderland from Tottenham. He informed me, JD, the membership’s unbelievable — the environment, the fan base. Even after they dropped to League One, I at all times thought, This membership’s a sleeping big. To be again within the Premier League now’s unbelievable. And what a begin—Isidore, the centre-forward, has scored in all three dwelling video games, and he’s obtained the quantity 18 shirt.
Ashley Cole additionally praised Sunderland’s progress, noting:
They’ve continued their kind from final yr. Watching them within the Championship, I used to be like, They’re sturdy; they will run.
Defoe added:
Even Granit Xhaka signing was an enormous one. He was on my A licence. He messaged me to ask in regards to the membership. I informed him he’d find it irresistible there—the followers are superb, and it’s an amazing place for knowledgeable gamers to information the younger ones. He’s loving it.
Defoe concluded the dialogue by praising Sunderland’s good recruitment:
They’ve achieved actually intelligent enterprise. It’s nice to see the membership thriving once more.
Joe Cole, who just lately featured in a charity match at Stamford Bridge, the place Hazard expressed his delight, as reported by Softfootball, echoed Defoe’s optimism about Sunderland’s mission, describing their recruitment as intelligent and balanced.
