Sunderland's Defoe delighted by unexpected England recall

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(Reuters) - Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is delighted by his call up to England's squad for next week's friendly against Germany and a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania and admitted he thought his international career was over.

With injuries to Daniel Sturridge, Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane, England manager Gareth Southgate recalled the 34-year-old, who last appeared for his country in late 2013.