Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen admits they miss Tottenham winger David Bentley.

He said: "Bents was brilliant for Blackburn. He is a fantastic guy and is the future for English football.

"I am not sure you could ever replace someone like him. He scored some great goals for us and is a £18m pound player who plays for England. They don't grow on trees so, of course, he is very hard to replace, if it is possible at all. Players like David are one of a kind.

"I think the time had come where he needed a move for both parties though. We have added players and he has gone to chase his ambitions at Spurs.

"Bents was brilliant for the club and Blackburn were brilliant for Bents. He wanted to leave and we will carry on without him but I don't think you will ever replace a David Bentley."