Source: PA
Bent confident goals will flow
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has no fears he will be hit by `second season syndrome' as he attempts to build on his superb start on Wearside.
The 26-year-old fired himself into contention for a place in England's World Cup finals squad with a 25-goal haul after completing a £10million switch to the Stadium of Light last summer, only to be omitted from Fabio Capello's final 23.
Missing out on a second successive chance to appear on the world stage still hurts the former Ipswich, Charlton and Tottenham frontman but he is ready to channel his frustration into terrorising Barclays Premier League defences once again.
Bent is sure to be paid even more attention this time around after his exploits last season but he is confident the goals will flow once again after getting off the mark at the first attempt in last Saturday's 2-2 draw with Birmingham.
He said: "I remember when I first went to Charlton, my first season in the Premier League, and I scored 22, people were talking about 'can he do it the second season?' and I managed to do it that second season.
"I went to Spurs and it didn't really happen but I still scored goals even there. But the thing is, I am a seasoned pro now and all I have got to keep doing is working hard and hopefully the chances will come."
