Bent set on Boro target man role

Published : 02 Nov 2009 14:59:18

Middlesbrough striker Marcus Bent is confident he can provide the forward presence that the club is looking for in the Championship.Bent, 31, signed from Birmingham on a two-month loan on Friday and was brought on against Plymouth to partner fellow forward Leroy Lita. "I see myself as a target man," Bent told BBC Tees. "I'm big and strong and good in the air, Leroy is quick and a good finisher, hopefully I can help him." Middlesbrough's main aim this season is to restore their Premier Leag.... read more