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Sunderland striker Defoe has no Toronto FC regrets

Sunderland signing Jermain Defoe has no regrets over his time with Toronto FC.

Defoe spent just a year in the MLS with Toronto and, despite scoring 17 goals in 19 games for the club, he admits he was itching to return to the Premier League.

He said: "I don't regret it because I had a great time there.

"They did a lot to get me. It's a good football club and some good players there.

"I enjoyed it, but I just missed the Premier League. That's all it was.

"The intensity of the games, the fans.

"I sat back and thought if I got the opportunity to go back, then it's something I'd consider."

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