Aside from being one of the best strikers in the Premier League, with a stunning 14 Premier League goals registered for a badly struggling Sunderland side, at the age of the 34, Jermain Defoe is also a bloody brilliant bloke.
The struggles of young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowrey are well known, as the 5-year-old's battle with a cancer by the name of neuroblastoma have received a truly heartwarming response from the world of football in recent weeks, but a visit from his favourite player and new best friend Jermain Defoe today is the type of thing that would bring a tear to your eye.
A group of Sunderland players, including John O'Shea, decided to cheer Bradley by paying him a visit this afternoon:
.@Bradleysfight The Lads loved catching up with him ? pic.twitter.com/43CZkEPbFo
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 9, 2017
But it was Defoe who stayed a little longer on request of the young lad, and this absolutely adorable image was the result.
Bradley loves @IAmJermainDefoe he didn't want him to leave today and fell asleep cuddling into him #specialbond #bestfriends pic.twitter.com/sn2symKhdv
— Bradley Lowery (@Bradleysfight) February 9, 2017
That is pure class from Defoe, and it will have made Bradley and his parents so happy. Really outstanding stuff from the former England international.
And as a result, Defoe is getting a lot of love on social media, with many a day being made by the lovely shapshot.
What a true legend Jermaine Defoe is, done so much for little Bradley and his cause he's really took to him. A true inspiration ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NpqCAKuAW3
— Aiden Davison (@ManLikeAiden) February 9, 2017
Can we all just take a moment to acknowledge the fact that Jermain Defoe is sound as fuck pic.twitter.com/41mWalIB7f
— Keef (@keef1985_) February 9, 2017
Jermain Defoe is a bloody great guy isn't he
— Reuben (@MarcoReubs) February 9, 2017
This is such an amazing photo what a special little boy Bradley is and full credit to Defoe too ! Absolutely brilliant ❤? pic.twitter.com/EBYJcUOyVZ
— JL ⚒ (@JakeLoadman) February 9, 2017
That photo of Defoe and Bradley is tremendous.
— Michael Lough (@mickylough95) February 9, 2017
The word 'legend' gets thrown around far too much, but I feel it's the most appropriate word to use when describing Jermain Defoe.
— Michael Lavelle (@RubixSAFC) February 9, 2017
Defoe top striker, and most importantly a top person #LoveThis https://t.co/i2EasobL54
— Paddy madden (@Paddymadden) February 9, 2017
He wouldn't have done that for the credit, but it's great to see so many taking the time to give him credit for making Bradley so happy.
A reminder that if you would like to donate to Bradley's cause, you can do so via the tweet below:
If you would like to donate to #bradleysight you can do via this link x Many thanks x https://t.co/uYULby7NiO
— Bradley Lowery (@Bradleysfight) February 3, 2017
