England vs Switzerland Friendly 2008: Jermaine Defoe Left out of Capello’s Squad

Jermaine Defoe is now excited with his move to Portsmouth from Tottenham Hotspur in the winter transfer window. Defoe wants to play more first team football in order to keep his international career intact. The striker could make it to the first team of Tottenham Hotspur only for three times in premier league this season, which led Capello to keep him out of England squad. So, it is natural that he would become happy with his transfer to Portsmouth, where he now wants to play first team football in order to get back his place in the England team.

Telegraph reported:

However, Defoe was refreshingly honest in his assessment of his international prospects whilst he remained on the bench at Tottenham.

"When you are not playing football you can't expect to get in the England squad," he said.

"I totally understand. I just want to play football and score some goals.

"I want to score as many goals as possible this season and do well for Portsmouth."

England coach Fabio Capello has recently declared 30-men squad for the friendly match against England. David Beckham has been left out of the squad. Jermaine Defoe also failed to impress Capello to win a place in the squad of Switzerland match. Now, let us see if Jermaine Defoe can regain his place in the England side after playing some good football in Portsmouth. England will take on Switzerland at the Wembley Stadium on next week. English fans are eagerly waiting for the match.