Gordon Strachan wants Marcus Bent to solve Middlesborough striker crisis

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has confirmed he remains in talks with striker Marcus Bent over a second spell at the Riverside Stadium. Striker shortage: Bent could be set for Middlesborough returnThe Birmingham frontman has returned to the Midlands after his loan spell came to an end, but with Dave Kitson now back at Stoke and Leroy Lita suspended for Saturday's FA Cup third round clash with Manchester City, Strachan's need is great.He said: 'Dave was only going to be here for six weeks and I am still speaking to Marcus right now.'Jeremie (Aliadiere) is injured, Leroy - you know about Leroy - and that's it. The strikers have gone from the equation at the moment." Barnsley 2 Boro 1: Tykes rocking to Robins as Colace winner hits StrachanBritish hostages to be kept over Christmas 'and fed chips'All the fizz of the Coca-Cola League: Gradi, Strachan and a first ever red   

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