Defoe Gets the Start

Defoe finally got the opportunity to plead his case for starting and he didn't waste it, scoring the goal that sent England into the round of 16. If that game didn't secure his spot on the first 11 I don't know what will. The way Rooney is playing, England are going to need a lot more performances like that if they want to go far in this tournament. Heskey has almost defiantly been confined to substitute appearances if Defoe can keep his form. And it's quite clear Capello should have listened to the public long ago.