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Villa boss Houllier counting on Bent to fire them clear of drop

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is looking to Darren Bent to fire them up the league table.

Houllier thinks his £24million January signing Bent is vital to beating the drop after two more goals in the draw at Everton.

He said: "He will score goals for us - we know that. Sometimes he looks quiet but he is like a fox in the box.

"Darren is full of composure. Sometimes he misses - in Bolton he missed easy goals but against Everton he was fantastic.

"You've got to accept that with strikers."

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