Defoe had a successful first spell at White Hart Lane

Jermain Defoe has launched a passionate defence of his decision to leave Portsmouth to return to Tottenham.

The 26-year-old, who finalised his �15m-transfer back to Spurs on Friday, has been criticised for demanding moves when he is not in the team.

But Defoe said: "That's not true because when I was at Tottenham last time not once did I moan.

"People are saying I spat my dummy out and just left. It's not like that, it was a fantastic opportunity."

Defoe has rejoined a club he left less than 12 months ago and has signed a five-and-a-half year deal with increased wages.

He was dropped during his final days at Portsmouth and says manager Tony Adams could have done more to persuade him to stay.

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"He showed that against Liverpool and Arsenal when I didn't play and he played Peter Crouch up front on his own. That's what he'll look to do now."

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