England head coach Sven Goran Eriksson has confirmed that Charlton Athletic striker Darren Bent will be picked for England's squad against Uruguay for the friendly on March 1.

The call-up will be a massive boost for the Addicks star striker, and a good performance against Uruguay will increase his claims for a place in England's World Cup squad.

Eriksson will be without Michael Owen after the Newcastle United striker broke his foot, so Wayne Rooney will have a new partner in next week's game against Uruguay at Anfield.

"It might be [the last chance to have a look at Bent]," Eriksson told Sky Sports News.

"He will be picked that's for sure."

Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch will come into contention to face Uruguay and Eriksson is determined to field a strong side.

"We will start the best possible team, of course I have to take attention to some of the players playing Champions League this week and the week after Champions League again, so I will have that in my mind," he added.

"We will pick four strikers. Who will play up front with Rooney I am not sure, but probably it will give a possibility for two of them."

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