Source: Daily_Mail
Darren Bent fit for Aston Villa v Fulham
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has recovered from his shoulder problem and is available for the Barclays Premier League opener with Fulham. [LNB]Bent had been ruled out of England's postponed match with Holland on Wednesday but is set to line up at Craven Cottage on Saturday.[LNB]The forward 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] Shouldering the responsibility: Darren Bent (left) can lead Aston Villa's line[LNB]Villa boss Alex McLeish has almost a 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 in midweek. [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] Fighting fit: James Collins (left) is set to take his place in the Aston Villa side[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 midweek game for his country. But we believe he will be ready for the weekend.'[LNB] Defender Carlos Cuellar (knee) is the only absentee through injury. [LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEVilla boss McLeish admits it would be 'crazy' not to give Heskey a chanceClub-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinionAll the latest Fulham news, features and opinion[LNB]
