Bent scored over 100 goals in the Premier League. He played for teams like Aston Villa and Tottenham and earned 13 caps for England.

Before the 2006 World Cup, Bent scored 22 goals for Charlton. He thought he would be on the team, but he wasn't chosen.

Four years later, Bent scored 24 league goals for Sunderland. However, he still wasn't picked for the World Cup team.

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Bent talked about the 2006 snub on In The Mixer. He said he had been in the England squad after his debut and thought he might be going to the World Cup.

Bent's coach, Alan Curbishley, took him out of a game against Manchester United. He said it was to keep Bent safe for the World Cup.

Bent was at his mum's house, watching TV, when he found out he wasn't on the team. He had been preparing himself, but it was still a shock.

The news leaked, and Bent's phone started ringing. Sven-Goran Eriksson called to tell him he wasn't going to the World Cup.

Bent was hurt, but he knew he had done all he could. Only a few players scored more league goals than him that season.

Four years later, Bent was snubbed again. He had scored 24 league goals, but he wasn't chosen for the World Cup team.

Capello later apologized to Bent for not picking him.

Bent was at his mum's house again when Capello called to tell him he wasn't on the team. Capello said he hoped to see Bent the next season.

After the World Cup, Capello apologized to Bent for making a mistake. He said he should have taken Bent to the World Cup.

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