Jermain Defoe shares heartbreaking statement following tragic death of Bradley Lowery

England and Sunderland footballer Jermain Defoe paid tribute to Bradley Lowery[ITV]

The six year old had a close bond with professional footballer Jermain, who even joined the youngster to celebrate his birthday recently.

Following the news of his death, Jermain shared a heartbreaking statement about Bradley, alongside a series of pictures of the two together.

“Goodbye my friend gonna miss u lots,” he began the post shared with his 908k Twitter followers followers.

“I …