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Coventry City’s elder statesman on ‘pushing Rushy’ and using Prem experience in dressing room

Coventry City news from CoventryLive as second choice goalkeeper Dan Bentley explains his supporting role at Ryton…

By Andy Turner · Coventry Telegraph

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:10 PM

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Dan Bentley explained how he supports and pushes starting goalkeeper Carl Rushworth while providing valuable Premier League experience.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper joined Frank Lampard's Coventry City squad in the summer after departing Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Bentley highlighted growing dressing room confidence following recent league victories over Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.

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Coventry City goalkeeper Dan Bentley discussed using his Premier League experience to guide the squad and push starting goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. The 33-year-old shot-stopper joined Frank Lampard's side from Wolverhampton Wanderers during the summer, aiming to provide competition and maintain high standards across the squad.

Bentley highlighted that the team has grown in confidence following victories against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. He emphasized that the goalkeeping unit, which includes Ben Wilson and coach Sal Bibbo, thrives on healthy competition as Coventry aims to establish itself in the top flight.

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