Chantelle 'falls' for footballer Defoe

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Chantelle Houghton has "fallen" for England and Portsmouth footballer Jermain Defoe, say reports.

According to the Daily Star, Houghton is already telling friends that she is in love with the soccer star.

A source commented: "She's been spending loads of time with him while he's been injured, and now they've decided the time is right to let everyone know they are together.

"They met through a mutual friend, and seemed to click straight away - but it took her a while to admit she was falling in love with him.

"Now they're hardly ever apart, and she can't wait to cheer him on with all the other Pompey fans."

Defoe has previously been linked to Charlotte Mears, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Danielle Lloyd.