Jermain Defoe is defiant after netting a double for Spurs

JERMAIN DEFOE sent a clear message to boss Andre Villas-Boas as Tottenham cruised to Europa League victory last night.

Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring his first goal with team mate Erik Lamela [EPA]

The England striker is battling with £26m rival Roberto Soldado for a starting place.
And Defoe staked his claim with two classy finishes in an easy 3-0 win over Norwegian side Tromso, while Christian Eriksen also netted.

“The England striker is battling with £26m rival Roberto Soldado for a starting place”

Stunning Swansea thrashed former Champions League finalists Valencia 3-0 in Spain thanks to goals from Wilfried Bony, Michu and Jonathan De Guzman.
Wigan managed a 0-0 draw on their European debut at Belgian side Zulte Waregem.