Derby County striker Darren Bent is baffled by the way he was treated at Aston Villa by Paul Lambert.

At 30, Bent says he still feels 'as fresh as a daisy' and is targeting promotion to the Premier League with his new club.

"Some people have said, "Is it personal?" I don't know to be honest," said Bent. "I spoke to Paul and he told me my chance was coming. He told me my attitude was first-class. Then the games came along and I wasn't playing.

"For whatever reason, he's not used me - even though the team struggled to score, I've still not played. Is it deeper than what people say? It might be, who knows?"