I played for England and Tottenham, but I'd rather see Arsenal win the double than the Three Lions win Euro 2024.
Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent shocked listeners by revealing he would rather see Arsenal lift a trophy than England win Euro 2024.
The former Spurs and Three Lions ace, who scored 25 goals in 79 appearances for the Gunners bitter rivalsHe admitted that he has very different priorities as a fan than as a player.
speaking in talkSPORT DriveBent initially explained that international success was his ultimate goal during his playing career.
Despite this, the well-known Arsenal One fan told co-host Andy Goldstein that as a supporter he would rather have any kind of trophy for his club than watch it. England achieve success at the European Championships this summer.
Asked to choose between a Premier League title for the north London side and winning the Three Lions Euros, he said: “As an Arsenal fan, I want the league. “I love Arsenal more than anything.”
Goldstein Then he offered a compromise: “You don't want the FA Cup – Arsenal, the Euro – England?”
What the 40-year-old former footballer admitted would still be a “close” decision.
Bent He then reiterated that European either first division Glory for Arsenal would be a no-brainer in the discussion: “Champions League, Premier League above anything else.”
But the footballer turned presenter surprised his colleague when he told him that, for him, even a double in the national cup would be superior to a historic victory for Gareth SouthgateIt's England.
Responding to Goldstein's ultimatum, he refused to change his position: “FA Cup and League Cup. No, I'm not kidding. FA Cup, League Cup. Arsenal.”
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The Drive host struggled to contain his bewilderment, admitting: “It seems crazy to me, really.”
But Bent was clear in his position and repeated: “As a fan, I am the club and not the country.”
The studio discussion comes after manager Gareth Southgate revealed that Arsenal's Ben White had asked not to be selected for England's latest team, sparking a debate about where the players' true loyalties lie.
