Source: Daily_Mail
Bruce delighted as Sunderland striker Bent is called up for England squad
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has backed Darren Bent's call-up to the England squad for Saturday's friendly against Brazil in Qatar.[LNB]Bruce signed Bent in a club-record £10million deal from Tottenham over the summer and the 25-year-old has made an immediate impact with eight goals in the Premier League.[LNB]Bruce is delighted Bent's achievement in being the top-scoring Englishman in the top flight has finally been recognised by Fabio Capello.[LNB] England call-up: Sunderland star Darren Bent[LNB]He told the club's official website: 'Darren is a top lad with an immaculate work-rate on and off the pitch and it's a testament to his record and attitude that Mr Capello has decided to add him to the squad.[LNB]Delighted: Sunderland boss Steve Bruce[LNB]'If you look at the number and type of goals he's scored this season, it shows what a well-rounded player he is.[LNB]'When we first signed him, I was amazed at his natural ability in front of goal and said to myself "this lad's going to be a top player for this club, that's for sure".'[LNB]Bent was expected to be called-up for the recent World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Croatia but was overlooked with Capello instead plumping for the less prolific Emile Heskey, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Carlton Cole.[LNB]Bruce has revealed the snub never affected Bent's performances.[LNB]'The fact he's kept going after not making other squads shows the type of lad he is - I'm absolutely over the moon for him.'[LNB] Bent recalled to depleted England squad as Capello ignores Owen againTottenham 2 Sunderland 0: Black Cats robbed by Spurs after Gomes heroicsSUNDERLAND FC
