Putting aside your dislike for Bent, have a read of this article and let me know if you think it is correct. It was written by none other than that mega superstar that was Paul Parker, once of Man U. My opinion is Bent should play for England, but Mr. Parker how the hell did you. Saturday's match against Switzerland at Wembley is a good opportunity for Darren Bent to build on his recent performances for England, but that should not disguise the fact that he is not international class and the country is bereft of top-class strikers. If Bent scores against the Swiss, as he did in the away fixture in September and the qualifier against Wales in March, then he will have taken the chance presented to him once again. However, his ability pales in comparison to some of the strikers England have had in the past. Bent is scoring with regularity in the Premier League, and claimed nine in 16 appearances for a Villa side that was struggling, but when you look at some of the great centre forwards who have played for the country over the years - players of the class of Jimmy Greaves, Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer - you have to say that he is nowhere near that kind of level. At the moment England need Bent, and that just shows the extent to which the national side is struggling for players of genuine international class in attacking positions. Wayne Rooney of course belongs in that bracket, but he needs support and is suspended on Saturday in any case
He can only score against what team he plays against. You cannot choose your opposition in the European Championships. Anyone connected with football should Know that
I've never been a believer of all that crap. If you score goals as prolifically as he does... He's a shoe in. Who actually cares about how the goals go in? It's ridiculous expecting us to churn out Fat Ronaldo after Fat Ronaldo. He deserves to play, much like he did when he was at us. I do hate him though.
He's a goalscorer and thats what wins matches. Hope he gets a first half hat trick and snaps his cruciate ligament in the second. Hope his fit for our game next season so he can snap the other one. International class mercenary tw*t.
The man does what he is paid to do and that is to score goals. He deserves his place in the England team and I dare say we would be going apeshit if he was still with us and not playing for England. Remember how we felt when he wasn't picked for the World Cup squad?
Still not got the bit` why he left` now believing CEST, **** him `hes gone`,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lets move on. and he did so LOVE SUNDERLAND
