Aston Villa striker Darren Bent rates Chelsea's Fernando Torres the best forward in the Premier League.

Bent still thinks the Spaniard is the No 1 hitman around.

Bent said: "Torres is the best striker in the Premier League when fit, he's that good. I've followed him from Atletico Madrid right through to Chelsea.

"Even though he missed a chance at Blackburn, he's still the best.

"He's quick, powerful, has a good touch, can shoot with either foot and use his head."