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Capello heaps praise on Tottenham striker Defoe

England boss Fabio Capello says Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has done his hopes no harm with his two-goal display against Holland this week.

"The door is open for every player," he said.

"I like players who are good technically and are fast.

"Because Defoe is small he finds form quickly. But I am happy when he plays with us because he always plays well.

"He is dangerous and he scores goals. If he plays from the first minute he plays well. When he comes on in the second-half he plays well too."

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