Premier League footballers for better or worse have a perception of being pampered and out of touch. Jermain Defoe has today done very little to lift those perceptions as he is on the look out for a personal assistant.

The Sunderland striker has advertised the role online to become a Personal Assistant to Jermain Defoe and his family. The 32 year old is looking for someone "to create a global brand for the Jermain Defoe name".

The job listing cites specific areas in which Defoe is looking for an assistant and includes "regularly checking the home when Jermain is away, making sure all is in place for his return i.e. fridge is stocked and plants watered and house is clean".

Defoe has many properties around the world and the successful candidate will be expected to  be "dealing with the domestic running of all Defoe family properties including international" and "creating an inventory for holiday Villas".

The job is expected to pay around €75,000 per annum.