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| playername = David Bentley |
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| image = [[Image:David Bentley corner kick 2008 02 11.jpg|250px]] |
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| fullname = David Michael Bentley |
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| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1984|8|27|df=yes}} |
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| cityofbirth = [[Peterborough]] |
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| countryofbirth = [[England]] |
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| height = {{height|m=1.75}} |
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| position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Right Winger]], [[Striker#Second Striker|Second Striker]] |
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| currentclub = [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] |
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| clubnumber = 5 |
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| youthyears = <br />1997–2001 |
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| youthclubs = Wormley F.C.<br />[[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] |
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| years = 2001–2006<br />2004–2005<br />2005–2006<br />2006–2008<br />2008– |
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| clubs = [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]<br />→ [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] (loan)<br />→ [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] (loan)<br />[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]<br />[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] |
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| caps(goals) = {{0}}1 {{0}}(0)<br />26 {{0}}(2)<br />14 {{0}}(0)<br />88 (13)<br />{{0}}3 {{0}}(0) |
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| nationalyears = 2005–2007<br />2007–<br />2007– |
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| nationalteam = [[England national under-21 football team|England U21]]<br />[[England B national football team|England B]]<br />[[England national football team|England]] |
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| nationalcaps(goals) = {{0}}8 {{0}}(4)<br />{{0}}1 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}7 {{0}}(0) |
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| pcupdate = 03:25, 16 September 2008 (UTC) |
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| ntupdate = 09:55, 12 September 2008 (UTC) |
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'''David Michael Bentley''' (born [[27 August]] [[1984]] in [[Peterborough]]<ref name=espn>[http://soccernet-akamai.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=23602&cc=4716 David Bentley profile], soccernet.espn.go.com, accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref>) is an [[England|English]] [[association football|football]]er who plays for [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]. He can play in several positions across the [[midfielder|midfield]], but he has also been used as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]]. Bentley started his career with [[Arsenal F.C.|Spam Ham]], and despite being earmarked as one for the future, saw his playing opportunities limited by a strong senior squad. He spent two seasons on loan with [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] and [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], and sealed a permanent transfer to Rovers in January 2006. Bentley produced strong performances for his new club, and soon featured regularly for the [[England national under-21 football team]]. He made his full international debut by coming on as a substitute against [[Israel national football team|Israel]] on [[8 September]] [[2007]]. In July 2008, Bentley joined Tottenham. |
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==Club career== |
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===Arsenal and Yourwich City=== |
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Bentley started his youth career at Wormley Football Club in [[Hertfordshire]], before moving to [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] at the age of 13 as a [[striker|forward]], occasionally playing [[Hole (soccer)|in the hole]].<ref name=prem>[http://www.premierleague.com/fapl.rac?command=forwardOnly&nextPage=enPlayerProfile&playerId=243950 Player Profle], premierleague.com, accessed [[9 June]] [[2007]].</ref> However, as seasons went by he found himself being used primarily in [[midfield]], usually as a [[Side midfielder|wide midfielder]].<ref name=prem/> He was only 16 when Arsenal manager [[Arsene Wenger]] asked him to join in training with the senior squad.<ref>Bernstein, Joe, [http://www.thefa.com/England/U21s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/04/ThursdayExclusive_DavidBentley.htm "Bentley ready for road test"], thefa.com, [[1 April]] [[2004]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> By January 2003, he was handed his senior début, coming on as a substitute for [[Kolo Touré]] in the 77th minute of a 2–0 [[FA Cup]] Third Round win over [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]].<ref name=espn/> Bentley's first goal for Arsenal, an audacious lob in a 4–1 [[FA Cup]] win over [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in January 2004, earned comparisons with Arsenal veteran [[Dennis Bergkamp]].<ref name=espn/> |
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However Bentley spent the whole of [[2004-05 in English football|the next league season]] on loan to [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]], playing 26 league games and scoring two goals.<ref name=stats>[http://soccernet-akamai.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=23602&cc=4716 David Bentley history], soccernet.espn.go.com, accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> His season at [[Carrow Road]] was interrupted by an injury sustained in January. He returned to the side in April 2005, coming off the bench against [[Manchester United]] and playing a key role in Norwich's 2–0 win.<ref>Lacey, David, [http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,1527,1456695,00.html "Ferguson struck dumb by Tweety Pies with talons"], football.guardian.co.uk, [[11 April]] [[2005]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> Despite a late run of form, the Canaries were [[relegation|relegated]] from the [[Premier League]] on the last day of the season. Bentley returned to Arsenal in the summer of 2005, but submitted a transfer request, citing his desire for first team football.<ref name=espn/> In subsequent interviews, he also revealed that he was having "personal problems" at that point in his career and had lost his enjoyment for football—problems which he overcame later in his Blackburn Rovers career.<ref name=eng>[http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=433826&cc=4716 Bentley thanks Rovers for England call-up], soccernet.espn.go.com, [[26 May]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> He later admitted he had been addicted to gambling in the early stages of his career, reaching a peak of placing 100 bets a day. He got over his problems in 2005.<ref name=gambling>[http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2272204,00.html Bentley admits he was placing 100 bets a day], guardian.co.uk, [[10 April]] [[2008]], accessed [[10 April]] [[2008]].</ref> |
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===Blackburn Rovers=== |
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Desiring a permanent move, Bentley was linked with a number of clubs including [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolves]], before being dispatched on a further season's loan to [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] in August 2005; in January 2006, Blackburn announced they had signed Bentley on a permanent basis from Arsenal.<ref name=globe>[http://stats.globesports.com/epl/players.asp?player=21483 Player Biography], globesports.com, accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> In his first match after permanently signing for Blackburn, he scored his first senior [[hat trick]] in a 4–3 victory against Manchester United, becoming the first player in the history of the Premiership to score three goals in one game against United.<ref name=globe/> Bentley went on to feature regularly for Blackburn in the [[2005-06 in English football|2005–06 season]], and helped the club finish sixth in league standings and qualify for the [[2006-07 UEFA Cup]].<ref name=stats/><ref>[http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=eng.1&season=2005&column=none&order=false&cc=4716 Premiership Table - 2005/06], soccernet.espn.go.com, accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> |
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The [[2006-07 in English football|2006–07 season]] saw Bentley become more of a regular goalscorer for Rovers, including some stunning strikes in the Premiership.<ref>[http://soccernet-akamai.espn.go.com/report?id=199149&cc=4716 Blackburn 2-1 Wigan], soccernet.espn.go.com, [[1 October]] [[2006]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref><ref>[http://www.premierleague.com/competition/matchreport/report.html?id=2687297 READING v BLACKBURN ROVERS, 1-2 Sat 16 Dec 2006], premierleague.com, [[16 December]] [[2006]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> In Europe, a 25 yard volley against [[Red Bull Salzburg|Salzburg]] in the UEFA Cup helped secure Rovers' passage into the group stage,<ref>Parkes, Ian, [http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,,-68386,00.html "Rovers in top gear thanks to Bentley's Rolls-Royce performance"], football.guardian.co.uk, [[29 September]] [[2006]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> where he also scored a last minute winner against [[Wisła Kraków]].<ref>Gaunt, Ken, [http://football.guardian.co.uk/Match_Report/0,,-68868,00.html "Racism claims mar Blackburn's hard-won victory"], football.guardian.co.uk, [[20 October]] [[2006]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> Bentley's club performances attracted much transfer speculation. However, on [[27 February]][[2007]], despite being linked to a move to Manchester United, he agreed to a new contract that would keep him with Blackburn until 2011.<ref>[http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10303~988085,00.html Bentley pledges long-term future to Rovers], rovers.premiumtv.co.uk, [[27 February]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref><ref name=bbc>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackburn_rovers/6400413.stm Bentley signs new Blackburn deal], news.bbc.co.uk, [[27 February]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> Commenting on the new deal, Rovers manager [[Mark Hughes]] described Bentley as "a great talent with a big future" while Chairman John Williams added that he "is widely regarded as one of the best young footballers in the country."<ref name=bbc/> Bentley ended the season with seven goals and 13 [[assist (football)|assists]] for Blackburn, the latter statistic also highlighting his creative importance to the team.<ref name=stats/> The young midfielder was later voted by Rovers fans as the club's Player of the Year.<ref>[http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10303~1025372,00.html Bents takes top billing at awards dinner], rovers.premiumtv.co.uk, accessed [[28 May]] [[2007]].</ref> |
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Bentley recorded similar statistics in [[2007-08 in English football|the following campaign]], scoring eight goals and providing 13 assists.<ref name=stats/> Blackburn finished seventh in the Premier League, but did not qualify for European competition. Bentley's consistent performances for his club, however, ensured that he played in a series of post-season friendlies for England. But that was to be the Englishman's final season with the Lancashire club. Not long after the departure of manager Mark Hughes to [[Manchester City]], Bentley reiterated his desire to join a bigger club, and Blackburn placed a valuation of the player at some 18 million pounds. |
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===Tottenham Hotspur=== |
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On [[July 31]] [[2008]], [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] announced their signing of Bentley from Blackburn Rovers for £15 million, and up to an additional £2 million payable upon future performances.<ref>[http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hd-BVCw5iwKi5CH6icQ8XKevVzqg Bentley transfer details announced], ukpress.google.com, [[31 July]] [[2008]], accessed [[31 July]] [[2008]].</ref> Bentley made his competitive debut on [[16 August]] [[2008]] away at [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] where Spurs lost 2–1.<ref>Lyon, Sam, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7551168.stm Middlesbrough 2-1 Tottenham], news.bbc.co.uk, [[16 August]] [[2008]], accessed [[25 August]] [[2008]].</ref> Bentley scored his first competitive goal for Spurs in the UEFA Cup first round tie against [[Wisla Krakow]] on [[18 September]] [[2008]]. |
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==International career== |
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Bentley has played for the England under-15 and under-16 teams, captained the England under-18 team and played for the [[England national under-21 football team]].<ref name=espn/><ref name=globe/> He recorded eight [[cap (sport)|caps]] and four goals with the under-21 team,<ref>[http://www.thefa.com/England/U21s/Players/ England U21s Team], thefa.com, accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> and was the first Englishman to score at the new [[Wembley Stadium]] in the game against the [[Italy national under-21 football team|Italy Under-21 squad]] on [[24 March]], [[2007]].<ref>Mawhinney, Stuart, [http://www.thefa.com/England/U21s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/03/EngU21_vItaly_details.htm "Thriller at Wembley"], thefa.com, [[24 March]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> |
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In May 2007, following an impressive 2006–07 season for Blackburn, Bentley was called up for the [[England B national football team|England B]] international at Turf Moor for the match against [[Albania national football team|Albania]]. After naming him as a starter, England manager [[Steve McClaren]] said Bentley had the potential to become England's "new [[David Beckham]]".<ref>Neild, Andy, [http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/blackburnrovers/roversnews/display.var.1426239.0.mcclaren_bentley_can_be_our_beckham.php "McClaren: Bentley can be our Beckham"], lancashiretelegraph.co.uk, [[25 May]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 May]] [[2007]].</ref> In that match, Bentley provided the cross for [[Stewart Downing]]'s first goal and was involved in the buildup to Downing's second in the 3–1 victory for England.<ref name=duty>[http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10303~1029982,00.html? Bentley stars on England duty], rovers.premiumtv.co.uk, accessed [[28 May]] [[2007]].</ref> He received the [[Man of the Match]] award for his performance.<ref name=duty/> The next day, he was named in McClaren's 26-man full [[England national football team|England squad]] for the [[friendly match]] against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] and the [[Euro 2008]] qualifier against [[Estonia national football team|Estonia]].<ref name=eng/> |
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In June 2007, Bentley was called up to the England Under-21 squad for the European Under-21 Championships in Holland. However, he pulled out of the squad citing fatigue, and England Under-21 manager [[Stuart Pearce]] questioned the midfielder's commitment to the national squad.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6737165.stm Bentley responds to U21 criticism], news.bbc.co.uk, [[9 June]] [[2007]], accessed [[14 June]] [[2007]].</ref> This withdrawal led to Bentley being excluded in the senior England squad for the friendly against [[Germany National Football Team|Germany]],<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6951260.stm Bentley defends England pull-out], news.bbc.co.uk, [[17 August]] [[2007]], accessed [[17 August]] [[2007]].</ref> but he was selected for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against [[Israel national football team|Israel]] and [[Russia national football team|Russia]]. He made his senior début when he came on as a substitute for [[Shaun Wright-Phillips]] against Israel, but was jeered by some of the fans due to his previous refusal to play for the Under-21 squad.<ref> [http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=461686&cc=4716 England debutant Bentley shrugs off boos], soccernet.espn.go.com, [[10 September]] [[2007]], accessed [[12 September]] [[2007]].</ref> |
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Bentley started for England for the first time in the friendly against [[Switzerland]] on [[6 February]] [[2008]].<ref>[http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10303~1233846,00.html Bentley excels on England duty], rovers.premiumtv.co.uk, [[6 February]] [[2008]], accessed [[7 February]] [[2008]].</ref> |
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==Player profile== |
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When he was at Arsenal, Bentley was slated to play in the second striker role and was frequently compared to Dennis Bergkamp. While playing for Blackburn however, Bentley was deployed more frequently on the right side of midfield due to his ability to cross the ball. He was also the first choice [[free kick]] and [[corner kick]] taker for the Lancashire club. |
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==Club career statistics== |
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:''(correct as of [[31 August]] [[2008]])''<ref name=stats/> |
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|rowspan="2" valign="top"|[[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] |
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|1||0||-||6||1||-||1||0||-||8||1||- |
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|rowspan="1" valign="top"|[[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City (loan)]] |
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|26||2||4||2||0||-||0||0||0||28||2||4 |
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|rowspan="3" valign="top"|[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] |
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|[[2005-06 in English football|2005–06]] |
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|29||3||1||6||2||-||0||0||0||35||5||1 |
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|[[2006-07 in English football|2006–07]] |
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|36||4||11||7||0||0||8||3||2||51||7||13 |
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|[[2007-08 in English football|2007–08]] |
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|37||6||11||4||1||1||5||1||1||46||8||13 |
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|rowspan="1" valign="top"|[[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham]] |
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|[[2008-09 in English football|2008–09]] |
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==Notes== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=23602&cc=5739 Statistics] at ESPN.com |
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*[http://www.icons.com/bentley/ David Bentley official web site] at [[Icons.com]] |
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*[http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football-heroes/searchresults.asp?FootballHeroName=David+Bentley Photos and stats] at sporting-heroes.net |
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*{{soccerbase|28917|David Bentley}} |
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*[http://www.ex-canaries.co.uk/players/bentley.htm Career information at ex-canaries.co.uk] |
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*[http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=733773 Goal.com profile] |
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