Jermain Defoe says Sunderland's situation is sad but remains hopeful of improvementJermain Defoe says the situation at Sunderland is 'sad' and insists that his former club deserve to be in the Premier League Jermain Defoe says the situation at Sunderland is 'sad' and insists that his former club deserve to be in the Premier LeagueJermain Defoe has described the situation at former club Sunderland as “sad” but remains hopeful that things will improve at the Stadium of Light. "Sunderland is a Premier League club. "It is sad to see them in this situation but hopefully they will get out of it soon." I have always respected some of his work as a manager and what he has achieved at club level and internationally," he said. "I am happy to see the young lads come through and doing well in a difficult situation."

Source: Sky sports February 26, 2018 09:33 UTC