FIBio Capello
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Was it not Fabio Capello’s mission statement to ‘select players on form, not reputation’ when he took over from the rain dodging manager that was Steve McClaren?
Obviously this is not the case as Darren Bent misses out on an England call up, in case anyone was unaware, Bent is second top goal scorer in the Premier League this season with seven goals .He is also the highest scoring Englishman and has played more minutes on the pitch than any other striker called up to Capello’s squad. Also Bent has made 108 appearances in the Premier League and returned an incredible 57 goals.
Bent has been watched by Capello and his minions a few times, even under close scrutiny he has managed to score against both Chelsea and Man Utd but this seems to have no impact on a Manager who is looking for a competitive squad to take to South Africa for the World Cup.
However after England’s shocking performance against the Ukraine, I was glad Bent wasn’t called up for that game as I have no doubt that the Southern media would have loved using Bent as a scape goat for the defeat, especially once ‘Arry’ had a word with his mates to do so.
On the subject of Harry Redknapp, that brings me to another reason or two why I was a little bit satisfied that Bent wasn’t chosen. Firstly, we don’t have to pay Spurs anymore money for Bent gaining International caps, as I’m sure that will be part of the clause for buying Mr. Dynamite. Secondly, Bent will be raring to go for this Saturday’s clash against the Scousers, unlike a certain Fernando Torres, if reports are correct he pulled his hamstring whilst on duty with Spain.
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I will leave you with the wise words of Steve Bruce: “He can’t do any more than score goals in the biggest and best league in the world.”
