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
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
