Bankrupt ex-Everton star Marcus Ben wins court fight over ownership of house

Bent, 45, who won two England under-21 caps, disagreed, and said the property belonged to his 19-year-old daughter

Ex-Everton striker Marcus Bent has won a court fight over the ownership of a house more than four years after being declared bankrupt (David Davies/PA)

Former footballer Marcus Bent has won a court fight in the UK over the ownership of a house more than four years after being declared bankrupt.

Bankruptcy trustees wanted to be allowed to take possession of a house they said Bent – a striker who played for more than a dozen clubs, including Everton – owned.