Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has hailed striker Jermain Defoe as one of the best goalscorers he has ever worked with.

The 28-year-old England international has just returned to action following an ankle injury, with Redknapp expecting Defoe to quickly add to his tally of one goal from five club appearances so far this term.

He commented:"I have never worked with a more single-minded goalscorer than Defoe. He has always been like that.

"But then that's what great goalscorers do – focus. Jimmy Greaves did it, Gary Lineker was like that. I can see a bit of Ian Wright in him as well.

"It's up to Jermain to try to emulate the greats. I think he can actually score more goals than he does. He should get 20-plus every year. Last year he had an unbelievable spell and then dried up.

"I told Jermain last year 'it's wrong if you don't get 20 goals each and every season'. I also tipped him to be leading scorer in the Premier League. I told him it was about time he did it.

"I still think there's part of his game he can improve. Jermain's goalscoring is fantastic and his movement too. But to be the complete frontman, his hold-up play can be better."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email