News / UK and world by Press Association November 16, 2018, 3:47 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Footballer Jermain Defoe has said he has “amazing” memories of his time with Bradley Lowery, the terminally ill little boy he befriended. Speaking after being awarded an OBE for his charity work, the former Sunderland striker, now with AFC Bournemouth, said he had a very special connection with the youngster before he died. Defoe’s touching relationship with Bradley caught the hearts of the nation and helped raise awareness of neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer the little boy battled. The Sunderland-mad youngster struck up a remarkable friendship with the England striker after being invited to be a mascot for the Black Cats, and walked out at Wembley with his hero when the striker was recalled by England last year. Speaking after receiving the award from the Prince of Wales, the footballer said: “The … [Read more...] about Jermain Defoe recalls ‘amazing’ memories of Bradley Lowery as he collects OBE