Bent continues Charlton's perfect start
The idea that Alan Curbishley is breathing down the neck of Sven-Goran Eriksson seems slightly easier to take on board than the Charlton manager's close proximity to Jose Mourinho. Though the latter is an unlikely reality after Charlton recorded a fourth successive Premiership win here to maintain their flawless start to the season and stay within touching distance of the league champions.
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Bent boosts Curbishley's claim
In the wake of England's defeat to Northern Ireland on Wednesday, Alan Curbishley has made his ambitions to manage the national side very clear, and while he may not quite yet be breathing down Sven Goran Eriksson's neck, a fourth win in four games for his Charlton side yesterday represents an eloquent application for the job. In the Premiership, only Chelsea - who face Charlton next Saturday - retain a similarly perfect record. Independent
Bent cheers boss Curbishley in 600th game
Darren Bent maintained Charlton’s 100% start to the season — their best in the Premiership — with his fifth goal of the campaign. The Times
Bent puts pressure on Bruce as Charlton excel
Darren Bent may have been forced to sit and witness the debacle in Belfast from the England substitutes' bench on Wednesday night. Fortunately for Alan Curbishley, a favourite of some to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson, there were no lasting scars from the experience as the young striker inspired Charlton to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season and increase the misery for Steve Bruce. The Telegraph