Heskey backing Bent to boost Villa

Darren Bent is being backed to bag 20 goals for Aston Villa next season.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2011 - 15:35

Darren Bent is being backed to bag 20 goals for Aston Villa next season.

On a day when Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has questioned the wisdom of selling Bent to Villa, Emile Heskey has hailed the impact made by his fellow frontman since his arrival in January.

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