HELL-BENT ON STARTING ... Darren Bent WAYNE ROONEY is suspended for the group stage of Euro 2012 – leaving a spot open for someone else to take his place.England take on Spain tomorrow and Sweden on Tuesday, giving Three Lions boss Fabio Capello the perfect opportunity to run the rule over a potential replacement for his star man. Darren Bent, Danny Welbeck, Daniel Sturridge and Bobby ...Full Story »

TOP OF THE WORLD ... Bent says World Cup winner Torres is still No 1 FERNANDO TORRES has hit just three Premier League goals since his £50million move to Chelsea in January.But England rival Darren Bent still thinks the Spaniard is the No 1 hitman around. Bent said: "Torres is the best striker in the Premier League when fit, he's that good. I've followed him from Atletico Madrid right thr...Full Story »

DARREN BENT is ready for his 'audition' to prove he can fill Wayne Rooney's boots.England boss Fabio Capello is desperate for a suitable understudy with Roo's X-factor to step in with his no.1 striker in limbo because of a three-game Euro 2012 finals ban. Bent, 27, was ditched from the last two World Cup squads and is determined to prove he can handle it on the biggest stage. Four goals in h...Full Story »

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent silenced the Norwich boo boys and warmed up for England's forthcoming internationals with a two-goal blast to seal a 3-2 victory over the Canaries. But his strike partner Gabriel Agbonlahor also did his international hopes no harm by setting up both of Bent's goals and scoring one himself. Norwich had taken the lead through an Anthony Pilkington free-kick but cr...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce expects Darren Bent to face a hot reception from the home fans when he makes his first return to the Stadium of Light with Aston Villa. The striker was involved in an acrimonious £18million move between the clubs in January after submitting a transfer request that shocked Bruce and the supporters. "It's football so I think he'll be expecting it," said Bruce, wh...Full Story »

Paul Scharner's second-half goal earned West Brom their first away league success over 10-man Aston Villa for 32 years as they won 2-1. Villa went ahead through Darren Bent's penalty but this Barclays Premier League game turned Albion's way after midfielder Chris Herd was red-carded after 35 minutes following a clash with Jonas Olsson inside his own box. Chris Brunt missed the spot-kick but th...Full Story »

DARREN BENT is nicknamed the 'Mailman' by Randy Lerner — and now the striker is sure he can deliver for England at Euro 2012.The Aston Villa hitman may be Fabio Capello's leading man for next summer's tournament following Wayne Rooney's three-game ban. And Bent, who netted his fourth goal in five internationals against Montenegro, cannot wait to put his stamp on Euro 2012. He said: "If...Full Story »

VILLA THRILLER ... Darren Bent converts former Villa team-mate Ashley Young's cross Did Fabio pick the right team? YES, the way he wanted to attack was good. There were two wide men and one player up front in Darren Bent with Wayne Rooney dropping off. Rooney had an excellent first half before letting himself down. I was particularly impressed with the two wingers. They were flexible, switc...Full Story »

England striker Darren Bent squandered two golden chances as Aston Villa and Newcastle maintained their unbeaten start to the season by sharing the spoils 1-1 at Villa Park. Leon Best earned Newcastle a deserved point as his third goal of the campaign cancelled out Gabriel Agbonlahor's early opener. Bent should have punished the Magpies only for his predatory instincts to desert him, and he co...Full Story »

Bent: Looks likely to miss out Darren Bent is a major doubt for England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia after again missing training on Thursday afternoon. Bent had missed the previous two days' sessions with a groin problem and he again failed to participate in the final session 24 hours before the game. The Aston Villa player also missed last month's friendly international a...Full Story »