Bruce backs Bent for England call

Published : 21 Nov 2009 19:42:20

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes striker Darren Bent "has to be" in England boss Fabio Capello's squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.Bent scored the only goal of the game - his ninth of the season - as Sunderland beat title chasers Arsenal on Saturday. And despite the 25-year-old's poor display in England's 1-0 friendly loss to Brazil last week, Bruce said: "For me, he would have to be in the squad. "I don't think he is going to be judged on that friendly. He's been terrific..... read more