Source: Daily_Mail
Darren Bent: I still have a huge battle to make a mark with the England team
Darren Bent admits he faces a battle to win a regular England spot despite his impressive performance against Denmark last night.Aston Villa's record signing scored his second goal for his country to help them achieve a 2-1 success.Bent made the ?24million move from Sunderland to Villa Park last month and has made an promising start under Gerard Houllier. On target: Darren Bent converts Theo Walcott's cross to level for EnglandHe continued that form for England in Copenhagen with the equaliser after Daniel Agger's early header.Time to celebrate: Darren Bent savours the momentThen Bent's club-mate Ashley Young capped an polished performance by netting the second-half winner as a substitute.But Bent is realistic about his prospects of becoming a first-choice player, and knows he has to perform at a high level.He said: 'I can try and put a marker down but there are a lot of good English strikers around. It was only a couple of games ago that Jermain Defoe got a hat-trick (against Bulgaria) so there is big competition.'But as long as I can keep going, keep my club form up and keep trying to put in performances when I'm picked for England, then anything is possible.'I was happy to get 90 minutes. Fabio (Capello) felt it was right to start me and I managed to get a goal and was happy with the performance.'Young looked at home in the second striker role in one of his most decisive contributions for his country.But Bent was unsurprised by the level of his performance.He said: 'I know what Ash can do. I've seen it at first hand since I came to Villa. He has been showing that form since I went to the football club. He has been brilliant week in and week out.'But it was a good team performance. The boys did well. Denmark are a good side, they play good football but I thought we coped well tonight.' Goal-den boys: Aston Villa duo Ashley Young and Darren Bent won the match for EnglandBent converted a low cross from Theo Walcott after 10 minutes to cancel out Agger's header.Then Young was put clear by Glen Johnson and slipped the ball wide of former Villa team-mate Thomas Sorensen for the winner. Aston thrillers: Villa duo Young and Bent put pressure on low-key RooneyDenmark 1 England 2: Young boosts Fabio as Three Lions complete friendly fightback Jack-elele's international audition: How did Wilshere fair in his England bow?Martin Samuel: Eriksen's free reign must leave Wilshere straining at leash It must have been Agger-ny! Liverpool defender will never walk alone Forget Wilshere, McEachran is the real future of England, claims Albrighton Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Glen Johnson, Ashley Young, Daniel Agger, Theo Walcott, Thomas Sorensen, Jermain Defoe Places: Copenhagen, Bulgaria, Denmark, United Kingdom