ASTON Villa cannot recall striker Darren Bent from his loan at Derby County, Rams boss Steve McClaren has confirmed.
Bent had fallen out of favour at Villa under manager Paul Lambert, who was sacked on Wednesday.
The striker has joined the Rams for the remainder of the season and there is no recall clause in the deal.
Bent has scored four goals in five appearances since arriving at Derby.
The former England international netted the equaliser at Bournemouth in midweek, having replaced injured front man Chris Martin.
"We're very lucky that we've got Benty to come in," said McClaren.
"I thought he slotted in very well on Tuesday night and deserved his goal. It was a great goal.
"He's enjoying his football again, which is the key thing.
"We're pleased about that and we're pleased that he can't go back to Villa now. That would have been a blow."
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posted on 12/2/15
ASTON Villa cannot recall striker Darren Bent from his loan at Derby County, Rams boss Steve McClaren has confirmed.
Bent had fallen out of favour at Villa under manager Paul Lambert, who was sacked on Wednesday.
The striker has joined the Rams for the remainder of the season and there is no recall clause in the deal.
Bent has scored four goals in five appearances since arriving at Derby.
The former England international netted the equaliser at Bournemouth in midweek, having replaced injured front man Chris Martin.
"We're very lucky that we've got Benty to come in," said McClaren.
"I thought he slotted in very well on Tuesday night and deserved his goal. It was a great goal.
"He's enjoying his football again, which is the key thing.
"We're pleased about that and we're pleased that he can't go back to Villa now. That would have been a blow."
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