David Bentley

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Talented young forward who completed a permanent move to Blackburn from Arsenal in January 2006, following a successful initial loan spell - and celebrated by scoring a hat-trick in the 4-3 win against Manchester United the following day. The former England Under-18 captain prefers to operate in a deep-lying role but has also been used in wide midfield. Spent the 2004/05 season on loan with Norwich City. Transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in July 2008, and started for the first time with the England senior squad on February 6th 2008.

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Midfielder David Bentley will miss Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season tour to the United States with ankle ligament damage. Bentley limped out of Saturday's friendly against Bournemouth after landing awkwardly and will stay in London for treatment when Spurs fly out this week. "MRI scans on Monday have confirmed that David Bentley has damaged right ankle ligaments," read a club statement following... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has praised winger David Bentley for fighting his way back into the first-team set-up at White Hart Lane. The 25-year-old England international has struggled to make his mark since joining Spurs in the summer of 2008, but has impressed in recent weeks after earning a recall. Redknapp told reporters: "David was out the picture but has trained well and has... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp praised goalscorer David Bentley for his efforts in the 2-0 win over Fulham at White Hart Lane. The 25-year-old midfielder was making his first league start for almost three months and netted the second goal against the Cottagers on the hour mark. Redknapp said after the game: "David did well. Niko Kranjcar was sick so I gave him an opportunity and he took... [more»]

Harry Redknapp has no intention of letting David Bentley or Roman Pavlyuchenko leave Tottenham Hotspur for anything less than their market value. Neither midfielder Bentley or Russia striker Pavlyuchenko - who cost a combined £28million - is considered a first-team regular at White Hart Lane. But despite conceding that both players are unsettled at the north London club, the Spurs boss will... [more»]

Reports suggest David Bentley is keen to end his Tottenham Hotspur nightmare and move to Wolves during the January transfer window. The 25-year-old is believed to have been involved in a heated exchange with boss Harry Redknapp, according to the Daily Mirror, and was not even on the substitute's bench for Saturday's game against Wolves at White Hart Lane. Bentley has endured a desperate time... [more»]