Curbishley praises Bent despite misses

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley admitted the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa was a “frustration for everybody” but insisted England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson should not let it cloud his judgement of Darren Bent.

The £3m striker missed three chances to add to his 17-goal tally for the season as the Addicks were held at home to Villa.