Source: Daily_Mail
David Bentley vows to 'resurrect career' at Birmingham after Tottenham troubles
David Bentley has vowed to 'resurrect my career' after completing a loan switch to Birmingham from Tottenham for the remainder of the season.The England winger cost £15million when he moved from Blackburn to White Hart Lane in the summer of 2008.But a lack of first-team opportunities has led to the 26-year-old making the temporary switch to the Midlands. Ready for action: Bentley is hoping to make his Birmingham derby in Sunday's Midlands derby against Aston Villa Bentley said: 'It has been a difficult time for me the last couple of years.'I found it hard not being involved as much as I wanted at Tottenham. They have got some great players and you can find yourself the wrong side of the fence.'But there was no fall-out with Harry Redknapp and it is time to put things aside, move on - and hopefully I can have a positive effect on Birmingham.'The aim is to resurrect my career and I love football and just want to have the chance to be playing.'Now the 26-year-old wants to show the form that led to him being hailed as the new David Beckham during the early part of his career.Bentley said: 'My relationship with Harry is fine and it is difficult when you have an abundance of talent (to pick from).'I did get back in the team last year but then you have got someone like Aaron Lennon doing so well and the team is winning every week.'It has been a difficult time, being out of the team, and there are so many great players there.Back on track: Bentley believes his exit from White Hart Lane will bring out the best of him at Birmingham 'But it is time to put those times aside and hopefully I can have a positive effect on Birmingham.'This is my club for the next six months and hopefully the qualities I've got will come through.'Bentley insists the perception of him being a laid-back character whoenjoys life should not be mistaken as meaning he does not care deeply for football.He said: 'I do care about things. People sometimes get this perception of me, that I'm a big-time Charlie.'But that is not the case. I love playing football. I left Arsenal toplay football. I went to Tottenham, not for the money, but with the best intentions of pushing on in my career.'Everyday I wake up, I do think how lucky I am. There is nothing better than playing football. I appreciate what I have got.'Birmingham manager Alex McLeish wants Bentley to ensure actions speak louder than words after confirming he will be included in the squad for Sunday's home derby with Aston Villa. Staying put: Alex McLeish insists Sebastian Larsson remains a Birmingham City playerHe said: 'He has great quality and he is at an age where he has takenstock and it is time for him to show the quality which led to him playing for England.'It is time for his boots to do the talking. Ron Atkinson always used to say "don't tell me, show me".'McLeish remains hopeful Rangers striker Kenny Miller will make the move to Blues in the next 24 hours.But winger Sebastian Larsson's move to Newcastle looks in doubt after the player failed to agree terms.McLeish said: 'Newcastle made a bid but I don't think Seb could agree terms so he is still a Birmingham player.'Larsson played alongside Bentley at Arsenal as a youngster before the duo moved to attain regular first-team football. Tottenham outcast Bentley seals loan deal with struggling BirminghamBirmingham plotting double swoop for Wright-Phillips and WellensAll the latest Birmingham news, features and opinionAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion Explore more:People: David Bentley, Harry Redknapp, Alex McLeish, Sebastian Larsson, David Beckham, Aaron Lennon Places: Birmingham, Newcastle, United Kingdom