Jermain Defoe, who has only just taken on his first managerial role, has now opened up on whether new Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi will succeed in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur have had their final throw of the dice – appointing Roberto De Zerbi as manager – in a bid to salvage what has been a dismal Premier League campaign thus far.

De Zerbi arrives in the thick of a relegation scrap, with Tottenham just a single point above the bottom three in the English top flight.

The margin for error is minimal, with results of utmost importance for the former Brighton manager, who has seven games left to turn Spurs’ season around.

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Jermain Defoe gives verdict on Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham

The jury is still out on whether De Zerbi is up to the task, but it is evident Tottenham are placing their trust in him, having handed him a five-year contract.

Reports have also claimed De Zerbi’s commitment goes beyond Spurs’ Premier League status, with the Italian said to be willing to remain in north London even if Tottenham were to go down.

Jermain Defoe has now given his view on the appointment, outlining his...