Jermaine Defoe, Teddy Sheringham and Les Ferdinand are all part of the latest shortlist, with their standout performances for Tottenham ensuring they are recognised amongst the league\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n
One current Tottenham player has now shared his thoughts on the inclusion of Jermaine Defoe, who is joined on the list by several other greats from English football\u2019s top flight.<\/p>\n
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Credit: Tony Mureithi \/ @tonym_visuals \/ @tonym_visualssportsJames Maddison hails Tottenham legend Jermain Defoe<\/p>\n
James Maddison<\/a> has paid tribute to the quality of Tottenham legend Jermain Defoe following his nomination for the Premier League<\/a> Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n The former Leicester City midfielder made it clear that he has always been a fan of Defoe\u2019s goalscoring instincts, insisting that the striker deserves to be remembered as one of the most clinical finishers in the history of the competition.<\/p>\n Writing on his Instagram story, Maddison said: \u201cOne of the best natural finishers the league\u2019s ever seen, in my honest opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n James Maddison made some Spurs history of his own<\/p>\n While Jermain Defoe\u2019s place in Tottenham and Premier League history is unquestionable, James Maddison<\/a> has already carved out his own legacy in north London.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old played a key role in Tottenham\u2019s Europa League triumph last season<\/a>, a victory that brought an end to the club\u2019s 17-year wait for silverware and secured only the fourth major trophy in their history.<\/p>\n