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‘Berbatov only spoke to team-mates at Man Utd!’ – Striker knew he was the best at Spurs & Fulham, says Bent

Dimitar Berbatov was so aware that he was the “best player” at Tottenham and Fulham that he only interacted with his team-mates when on the books at Manchester United, says Darren Bent.

The former England international striker played alongside an enigmatic Bulgarian at White Hart Lane and Craven Cottage.

He claims to have barely spoken to Berbatov across stints with Spurs and Fulham.

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