Bent: Delighted With Win

By Aston
October 9 2004

Ipswich Town striker Darren Bent is delighted to have scored against the Welsh under 21 side at Ewood park last night.

Ipswich Town striker Darren Bent is delighted to have scored against the Welsh under 21 side at Ewood park last night.

Speaking after the game Bent said: “It was amazing to score again and I'm delighted we won and are top of the group.

“Lewis and I have been going at each other non-stop but we have seen who the winner is. But we are good friends and will stay that way.

“I felt for him a bit because he played really well and did nothing wrong. He kept them in the game for long periods but we knew we had to get the breakthrough eventually.”.

Under 21 manager Peter Taylor looks set to give Bent his first start of his under 21 career on Tuesday as Carlton Cole has picked up an ankle injury, Taylor: “Carlton won't play and at the moment we've only got two other strikers in the squad. I may call somebody up but I wouldn't call them up to play in front of Darren or Jon (Stead) - so they will be the starting two.”.

Taylor added that: “He (Bent) probably didn't like me when I named the team but he's such a cracking lad that he just smiles and gets on with it and is pleased to be here.

“I'm pleased he's here too. He has done very well; he chases everything and is so quick. I'm sure he would have enjoyed scoring against his Ipswich team-mate.

“I'm delighted for him. His goalscoring record is amazing.”.

Full under 21 report to come.

Source: EADT.

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