Paul Lambert insists Darren Bent remains an important part of his plans after he stepped off the bench to salvage a point in the 1-1 draw against West Brom.
Gabriel Agbonlahor
partnered Christian Benteke
up front but the manager stressed the importance of squad depth after his former captain cancelled out Shane Long’s
opener. When asked if Bent
was upset, Lambert told Sky Sports: “No, he was great. There was no problem. I just named the team and that’s the team I picked.
It was a world-class substitution! I need everyone, it’s a collective thing, I never look at individuals. The goal was brilliant, it was a world-class finish. He was fine at full-time. I spoke to him in the dressing room as well. He was totally fine, totally, no problem, none.
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We played a world-class game in the first half and I thought we might even have gone a goal up before half-time. But I’m absolutely thrilled with their efforts. It was outstanding after playing 120 minutes the other night. They were excellent and kept on going.”
Aston Villa next travel to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham, who are also flying high after beating Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford.