Bent may be in England squad

Steve McClaren's intention is to name Darren Bent in a 23-man squad tomorrow for the fixtures against Israel and, four days later, Andorra. The England manager, however, is uneasy about Bent's fitness.

The Charlton player is feeling the after-effects of a knee injury and he will have to be assessed following the match against Newcastle on Sunday. Should he be unavailable, England will look to Preston's Nugent.