Far from feeling desolate, Defoe believes that experiencing how it feels to be left out the starting line-up for long periods has actually helped him so far this season.
"I’ve learnt a lot about myself during what’s been a frustrating spell," he said.
Defoe returned to the side to score twice against Charlton on Sunday – taking his tally to five goals in 15 starts this season. He also scored on two other occasions during substitute appearances in December.
Source The Sun