Jermain Defoe lived and breathed every second of our League Cup triumph in 2007/08.

But, as detailed in this evening’s matchday programme, there were two things missing – the chance to play in a final with his beloved Spurs and a medal for playing his part in the run that ended in glory against tonight’s opponents Chelsea at Wembley on 24 February, 2008.

The opportunity to play in that final went forever when Jermain left us for Portsmouth in January, 2008. However, almost 11 years on, that precious medal is now in the Defoe household.

Earlier this season, Jermain was taking part in a routine interview with Sky Sports when he happened to mention that he never received formal recognition for his role in that memorable cup campaign.

Officials at the EFL heard this and decided to act. Just before Christmas, they sent a representative – Head of Youth Development, David Wetherall – to meet the striker at AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium and formally hand over an official winner’s medal.