Bent Starts for England - Ipswich Town News

Ex-Town striker Darren Bent has been confirmed in Sven-Goran Eriksson's starting line-up for Wednesday's England friendly with Uruguay at Anfield. Despite previously being included in a number of squads, the 22-year-old will be making his international debut.

The Blues won't receive any extra top-up cash from the deal which took Bent to Charlton last summer until he plays in a competitive international.

England: Paul Robinson, Gary Neville, Wayne Bridge, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Michael Carrick, Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Joe Cole, Wayne Rooney, Darren Bent.

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