Martin Jol paid homage to Jermain Defoe after the striker finally agreed new personal terms and a contract extension to 2010.
"Jermain is one of the best finishers in England. He can improve a couple of things but he wants to be better and better and that’s what I like in players."
"This news is a big boost for everyone at the club especially with all the speculation and everyone now knows that Jermain is happy here," he said.