Sunderland boost as Darren Bent passed fit to face Aston Villa

22 October 2010 07:57
Fit again: Darren Bent has recovered from his injury and will face Aston Villa tomorrow[LNB]Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has been boosted by the news that striker Darren Bent is fit and raring to go for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.[LNB]The club's 26-year-old leading scorer started at Blackburn on Monday night despite missing 10 days' training with the groin injury he picked up on international duty, and at one point was hobbling gingerly around Ewood Park.[LNB]However, Bruce is confident he has now fully recovered as the Black Cats attempt to defend their impressive home record, which sees them unbeaten in the league at the Stadium of Light.[LNB]He said: 'The one thing about Darren is he wants to train and play every day, and it's never easy when you have missed something like 10 days.[LNB]'Thankfully he is okay. He came through the game and he will be ready for it.'[LNB] Eager Elmohamady says he wants to sign a permanent deal at SunderlandNewcastle ready to raid Stadium of Light for Scotland defender BardsleyThe big debate: Holloway, Bruce and Sven on the Rooney scandalThe Firing Line: Rocky road for Roy! Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson remains favourite for the chopRooney told by Tevez: Join me at City... as United make late bid to keep himSUNDERLAND FC NEWS FREOM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Steve Bruce

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