Aston Villa ace Darren Bent is excited going to the USA.

Bent is relishing the trip generally, with the USA a regular part of his holiday schedule when he's given leave from football.

He told Villa's website: "I can't wait for it. I love America. I go on holiday to the USA every year and try different places.

"It's somewhere I am passionate about. So when I initially found out we were going across the pond I was delighted. I love American sport too, of course. There are the Bulls in Chicago where we're going. They're not my team though.

"I support the Cleveland Cavaliers but I am friends with Derrick Rose who plays for the Bulls.

"Cleveland have had a real torrid time since LeBron James left but they're my favourite team, I still love watching them play.

"Hopefully they have a better season this time around just like us."