Aston Villa striker Darren Bent feels he's now fully fit.

Niggling injuries have thwarted his progress this year although the prolific marksman is hoping that is all behind him now.

"I feel 100 per cent in myself now and I'm raring to go," he said.

"I mean I would have loved to have got a few more goals because that's what strikers thrive off. I've been relatively pleased with my start because I haven't played as frequently as I'd have liked with the injuries.

"At the same time the team has done well so that's pleasing.

"It's been an alright start but if I could change anything it would be turning some of the draws into wins. Hopefully we can do that as the season progresses.

"The manager has come in under a lot of pressure, but we've got off to a steady start and that's what he would have wanted."