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http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11675_6227845,00.htmlEngland striker hopes to prove point against Germany
Jermain Defoe hopes to give Spurs boss Harry Redknapp another reminder of what he can do when England face Germany on Sunday.
The England striker started the season on fire, scoring 21 goals for Tottenham by the middle of February.
But the 27-year-old was then substituted in 11 of Spurs' last 13 games and did not start the other two, adding just three more goals to his tally.
Redknappexplained his decision to keep taking Defoeoff by saying "I wanted more from him than he was giving me."
But after securing a place in Fabio Capello's England squad, and being recalled for the must-win game against Slovenia, he answered Redknapp's criticism by grabbing the goal that kept his country in the World Cup.
Unfair
"I don't think Harry was being fair," said Defoe.
"My performance in the win against Chelseawas probably my best of the season. My movement was good and I felt sharp.
"I injured my hamstring, which set me back a bit. But I got myself fit again and got back in the team."
Defoe has played under Redknapp at West Ham, Portsmouthand Tottenham, with Redknapp signing him for Pompey from Spurs in January 2008 and then taking him back to White Hart Lanejust 12 months later.
But Defoe, who will be looking to improve his tally of 12 goals from 42 caps against Germany, is eager to play down any suggestions of a rift with his club boss.
Although the pair have not spoken directly, Defoe expects to hear soon from Redknapp, who has praised the striker since he has been in South Africa.
"I have played with Harry almost all my career and he has always been fantastic with me, phoning me regularly, ever since I was at West Ham," he said. "I am sure he will be in touch soon."