Outgoing Tottenham striker Defoe remains confident of making England's World Cup squad

JERMAIN DEFOE'S move from Tottenham to Toronto has raised eyebrows in the footballing world with many saying it's the end of his chances of making the England squad to fly to Brazil for the World Cup, but Defoe thinks otherwise.

Defoe celebrates his goal against Crystal Palace 

Defoe believes that if he keeps scoring for his new side, who he joins on 28 February, then he will be in with a good chance of going to Brazil with England.

The England striker spoke of his ambitions as he was unveiled at a press conference in Toronto today alongside fellow new signing Michael Bradley.

Defoe said: "I love challenges and I want to feel that fire in my belly.

"For me, the most important thing is getting my boots on and scoring goals which I've always done from a young age.

"I want to show that I can perform outside the Premier League.

"I'm looking forward to the pressure (of scoring goals).

"I call it a good pressure and I'm looking forward to doing well.
"I did think about my chances of going to the World Cup (when I signed for Toronto).

"I've been to a World Cup before and it's the greatest thing in the world, it's the reason you play football.
"It did cross my mind but at the same time I think the MLS will be fantastic for me and it's important to be playing - hopefully I'll be on the plane.

"I've played in the Premier League my whole career, scored a lot of goals, and at the age of 31 I would like to think that the England manager knows what I can do and what I bring to the team."