Bent starts for Black Cats

Sunderland striker Darren Bent was passed fit for their Barclays Premier League opener against Birmingham at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.

Bent starts for Black Cats

Sunderland striker Darren Bent was passed fit for their Barclays Premier League opener against Birmingham at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.

The 26-year-old picked up a back problem on England duty last week and was rated only 50/50 by manager Steve Bruce ahead of the match.

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