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Paul Clement: 'Darren Bent missed Derby County game due to traffic jam'

Derby County manager Paul Clement admits that striker Darren Bent missed his side's 2-0 win over Brentford because he was stuck in traffic.

Derby County manager Paul Clement has revealed that striker Darren Bent missed his side's 2-0 win over Brentford because he was stuck in traffic en route to the iPro Stadium.

The 31-year-old has had to accept a place on the bench following his summer move to Derby, only starting twice this season, but scored as a late substitute against MK Dons last week.

Clement told BBC Sport: "It wasn't his fault and it can happen. I couldn't be totally sure exactly what time he would arrive and I had to name the team and the substitutes in his absence.

"Anyone can get into traffic and that was the case with Darren. Is it harsh? It's unfortunate and not something I wanted to do."

Bent joined the Rams permanently in the summer from Aston Villa following a fruitful loan spell in the East Midlands.

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