West Ham target Bent told to prove his fitness

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The striker, who has a hip injury and did not feature in any of the games over the Christmas period, has been linked with a January move to West Ham.

However, Ramos has assured Bent he is part of his plans at Spurs this season.

Road to recovery: Darren Bent (left) did not feature in any of the games over the Christmas period

Bent has struggled to make an impact since arriving from Charlton this summer but Spurs are keen to stress they do not want to sell him this month.

Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane is the preferred partnership for head coach Ramos, but the Spaniard said: "Bent and the other 20-odd players are of course part of my plans.

"He was injured against Reading and couldn't play. When he's fit, he will play."