Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admits it is "very unlikely" he will let any of his players leave during the current transfer window which ends a fortnight today.

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Darren Bent is viewing England's international friendly with Spain as a chance to prove he can perform against the best opposition and help convince Fabio Capello to include him in his Euro 2012 squad.

Striker Darren Bent is a major doubt for England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria in Sofia tomorrow after he was again absent from training this afternoon.

England striker Darren Bent has pledged his future to Aston Villa and insisted: "I'm tired of moving around."

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce does not believe Darren Bent's shock January departure is the reason for the club's alarming slump in form.

Record signing Darren Bent insists Aston Villa's players have to adapt to the formation and tactics under-fire manager Gerard Houllier wants to employ.

Killer Derrick Bird shot his semi-naked twin brother 11 times with a rifle after confronting him in his bedroom, the inquest into the deaths of his victims heard today.

Darren Bent believes the "crazy" money spent on Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll has made him something of a forgotten man.

Darren Bent has been told by England coach Fabio Capello that moving to Aston Villa has enhanced his international prospects.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce will spend the next few months scouring the world to find the man to replace Darren Bent.

Gary McAllister believes Aston Villa's record signing Darren Bent was a bargain capture for an initial £18million in comparison to the other big-name moves during the January transfer window.