Double Bent news

Darren Bent has pulled out of the England squad for Wednesday's match against The Netherlands because of a hamstring problem. An alternative explanation is that is his bench cushion got soaked through when it was inadvertently left out in the torrential rain in Wigan on Saturday. In any event it is important that Bent is fit for the key fixture against a resurgent Reading next Saturday.

Birmingham City have renewed their interest in Marcus Bent and may be prepared to offer £2m in the transfer window. Many of the Addickted have little time for Big Bent, although it is arguable that he is at least as good as Hasselbaink. However, an offer of that size would be very tempting.