London, Nov.9 (ANI): Striker Darren Bent has said that he is ready for his England 'audition' to prove he can fill Wayne Rooney's boots.
England boss Fabio Capello is desperate for a suitable understudy with Roo's X-factor to step in with his no.1 striker in limbo because of a three-game Euro 2012 finals ban.
According to The Sun, Bent, 27, was ditched from the last two World Cup squads and is determined to prove he can handle it on the biggest stage.
Four goals in his last five internationals and six for Aston Villa this season means Saturday's friendly against world champions Spain will mark the end of a defining week for Bent.
He was quoted, as saying: "It's a massive week for me. I'm up there with the best periods in my career just as we're playing Spain, the best team on the planet. I kind of knew this was going to be a big season for me. The year before big competitions it seems to have gone well for me but then it hasn't paid off. Hopefully it'll be different this time."
"I've never been at the World Cup and we didn't qualify for Euro 2008 but this is a big chance to show everyone what I'm about and I'm looking forward to it. I've never scored at Wembley and would be delighted to break that duck," he added.
Bent has been an England player for five years and has an enviable scoring record at every one of his five clubs.
He has scored 46 Premier League goals since the start of the 2009 season. (ANI)
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