Sunderland boss Gus Poyet believes January signing Jermain Defoe will get “better and better” during his stay with the Black Cats.
The ex-Tottenham striker endured an unhappy return to White Hart Lane on Saturday, having failed to score in a club debut for the first time in his career as a late Christian Eriksen strike secured a 2-1 Spurs win.
Defoe struggled to make an impact against his former club before being substituted in the 74th minute, although the 32-year-old could have won a penalty when he tumbled over Vertonghen's planted leg in the first half.
Yet, Poyet was still encouraged by the frontman’s display.
"He started brightly, he was sharp," said the Black Cats boss.
"If he got the penalty and he scores we're talking about a great debut.
"The referee, though, didn't see what everybody else saw clearly.
"He was looking for his chance and I played him a bit longer than expected.
"He will get better and better and when he gets that first chance he will put the ball in the back of the net.
"It was a good start and a great place for him to start playing for us."
Sunderland remain 16th in the table, one point above 18th-placed Hull, who play West Ham on Sunday.
"When the winning goal is so late, it hurts," Poyet added.
"But it is part of football, you have to be good until the last minute, not the 88th or the 89th."
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