Aston Villa’s Darren Bent happy with his England form – International News
Influential Aston Villa forward Darren Bent has asserted that his good run of form on international level has taken a huge pressure off his shoulders as he feels more relaxed after hugely impressing for England in the recent friendly matches.
Bent, who joined Aston Villa in January 2011, has been in a fine form for both club and country. The 27-year-old has scored three goals for the Three Lions in the last six matches.
Moreover, the former Spurs striker assisted http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Frank-Lampard-c14097 in England’s famous win over World Champions, Spain, at Wembley in the recent friendly match.
Bent has credited Fabio Capello for his performances as he believes that the Italian’s confidence in him has hugely motivated him to give his best.
The Villa forward has revealed that he feels less pressure after representing England on a regular basis and added:
"I feel under less pressure in the sense that when you are not in the side so often, you feel every game is a trial. To some extent it is still the same now - but I am definitely more relaxed now.”
Bent is yet to represent England in any major tournament as he was dropped from the 23-man squad in both of the last World Cups. The 27-year-old has expressed his desire to play for England at EURO 2012 and has assured that he will keep on working hard in
order to retain his spot in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152 Capello’s starting eleven.
But despite his recent contribution, Bent admits past setbacks have taught him never to look too far ahead when it comes to England.
The former Spurs striker added, "There is a long way to the Euros. All I can do is keep trying to do well for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 when I am picked and doing well for my club.”
Despite recording back-to-back wins against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sweden-c3015, Bent has stressed that England will not get carried away with their recent achievements and has urged his teammates to continue their impressive form.
"To beat the world champions is a great achievement. It will be massive for team confidence but we know we can't get carried away,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darren-Bent-c10358 concluded.
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