Jermain Defoe scored a superb dipping volley against Newcastle to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby . The 32-year-old believes that the goal has vindicated his decision to return to the Premier League from FC Toronto side MLS . Defoe has compared the feeling of scoring the winner in the derby to scoring for England at a World Cup . Sunderland have beaten Newcastle in their last five consecutive meetings .
Jermain Defoe scored a superb dipping volley against Newcastle to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby . The 32-year-old believes that the goal has vindicated his decision to return to the Premier League from MLS side FC Toronto . Defoe has compared the feeling of scoring the winner in the derby to scoring for England at a World Cup . Sunderland have beaten Newcastle in their last five consecutive meetings .