Bentley moves into gear

28 October 2009 09:37
David Bentley admits he has not been focused on football while at Tottenham but declared himself back with his performance in the Carling Cup victory against Everton.[LNB]Bentley has been behind Aaron Lennon in the pecking order and was in the headlines for the wrong reasons when he was arrested for a drink-driving offence earlier in the season, but now the 24-year-old is set to play in the derby against Arsenal on Saturday.[LNB]With Lennon injured for the Emirates Stadium clash with an injury to his left ankle, Bentley seized his chance to impress and set up Tom Huddlestone's opener at White Hart Lane in the 2-0 win, with Robbie Keane adding the second.[LNB]"I enjoyed it," Bentley said. "It's been a difficult time since I've been here, I've encountered every problem in the book and it's just nice to get my head down now and hopefully concentrate on football.[LNB]"I just looked to enjoy myself and give 100%. Sometimes my efforts have been lacking at times because I haven't been fully focused on football.[LNB]"I think I've got that right now and against Everton I worked hard and my ability came out. I was happy with it."

Source: Eurosport