Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has praised Darren Bent ahead of his team’s game against Tottenham, and has defended the England international after a derogatory comment from Harry Redknapp.
Redknapp famously stated: “My missus could have scored that one,” after Bent missed a glaring header against Portsmouth back when playing for Spurs, but McLeish has defended his main man.
“He’s had a lot of experience since [Redknapp’s comment],” the Scottish coach told Mirror Football.
“He’s the guy who still gets into the positions. I know what Harry said was meant to be tongue in cheek but I’m sure Darren’s scored about 20 or 30 goals since then that Sandra [Harry’s wife] would not have put away.
“There’s no doubt Benty’s been very crucial to our team in that if we create chances, there’s a guy who’s going to find some space in the box.
“Darren’s had a lot of chances, scored five goals and could’ve scored 10, so that tells you the team are creating opportunities,” he stated.
Bent will be keen to prove himself to his former club, and should lead the line against Spurs with the support of Gabriel Agbonlahor.
By Gareth McKnight
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