Bent has scored eight goals for Sunderland this season

Sunderland striker Darren Bent will miss England's friendly against France on 17 November after a scan showed he has a grade one hamstring injury.

Bent is set to be sidelined for up to three weeks with the problem, suffered before Saturday's win over Stoke.

The 26-year-old, who had not previously missed a league game for Sunderland, scored eight club goals this season.

His first England goal came in September's 3-1 Euro 2012 qualifier victory over Switzerland.

In his absence, Sunderland's record signing Asamoah Gyan scored both goals in the 2-0 win against Stoke.

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