Umbro GT: Darren Bent Q&A
The guys over at Umbro's Blog caught up with Sunderland and England star Darren Bent recently, to get some quickfire insights into what the speedy striker is like away from the game. Is his life as high-speed, action-packed and colourful as the new Umbro GT boots he ll be wearing this season? Here s what Darren had to say…
Umbro Blo What was your first impression of the Umbro GT boots?
Darren Bent: I thought they had a really funky design, and were in line with the kind of fashion trends you see today.
And what about when your first tried them out?
Straight away they appeared to be the right boot for me, comfortable and light-weight.
What aspect of the boots do you think will help you out on the pitch?
The lightness of the boots should really help my speed.
Away from the pitch, what one item could you not do without in life?
My iPod and my tunes, definitely. I m loving Drake s new album at the moment.
What is your favourite way for keeping in touch with friends?
Texting.
What is your favourite computer game at the moment?
It s still Call of Duty or FIFA.
Do you prefer to play online with other people, or single player?
Online definitely. I play with my mates and the other Sunderland boys.
What would be your favourite game of all time?
It s got to be Streets of Rage on the Sega Mega Drive.
In terms of football, what are your aims for the season, both personally and for Sunderland?
For me, it s to play as well as last season if not better. For Sunderland, it s to finish in the top half of the league.
What s the mood at the club like in pre-season?
It s been really positive, everyone has been working hard and we re all looking forward to the season ahead.
Are there any matches you re looking forward to in particular - old teams or derby games?
The derby match against Newcastle will be a highlight for this season, and I m also looking forward to both games against Spurs, home and away.
And finally, are you thinking about getting back in the England team at the moment, or are you simply concentrating on Sunderland?
Sunderland and the season ahead is my priority at the moment.
For more info on the Umbro GT football boots Darren will be debuting in the Premier League, click here for our full SoccerBible review.
