Source: Team_Talk
Bent fit for Villa opener
Darren Bent has recovered from the shoulder problem which had ruled him out of England's postponed midweek game with Holland at Wembley.[LNB] Bent is available for Villa's Premier League opener with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.[LNB]The striker scored nine goals in 16 matches after his club record £18million move from Sunderland in January and established himself as a first choice player for his country.[LNB]Villa boss Alex McLeish has a virtual clean bill of health for his first competitive game in charge since replacing Gerard Houllier in June.[LNB]Central defender James Collins has also overcome the back injury which prompted his withdrawal from the Welsh squad to face Australia last night.[LNB]Midfielder Fabian Delph is also in contention after a series of injury setbacks during the past two years, including ankle surgery at the end of last season.[LNB]McLeish said: "At this moment there are no injuries to shout about. We have almost everyone available. There is no-one on the treatment table.[LNB]"Bent is fine with his shoulder. Collins was struggling with his back but the doctor injected him and took some blood out of a lump at the base of his back.[LNB]"He was in a lot of discomfort and it was right he should pull out of the mid-week game for his country.[LNB]"But we believe he will be ready for the weekend."[LNB]Defender Carlos Cuellar (knee) is the only absentee through injury.
