Top 5 Strikers Who Will Not Be Going To The World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match - Spain V Italy
David Villa

#4 Jermain Defoe

England Media Day - St Georges' Park
Defoe is not part of Southgate's squad

Premier League veteran Jermain Defoe has built and earned a fierce reputation over the years for being a clinical finisher. However, since Defoe moved to Bournemouth at the start of the season, the number of goals and appearances made by the veteran striker has substantially reduced partly due to injury and form.

It took the striker a while to adapt to his new surroundings but lacked the game-time and impact during the course of the league. Plagued with injury, Defoe missed his chance to represent his club and make a push for the squad.

The England international made his debut for England in 2004 and he will miss out on what could be his last chance at a World Cup. Defoe represented England in 2006 and 10 editions of the tournament.

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