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Andy Keogh is ready to take another step in his football education alongside the much-travelled Craig Bellamy. The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international completed a loan move from Wolves to Cardiff on August 27, 10 days after his Wales counterpart had stunned the football world by joining his home-town club on a temporary basis with Manchester City boss Robert Mancini attempting to cope with his embarrassment of riches. Bellamy, now 31, has enjoyed – and at times, endured – an eventful career  

Also in action was Kevin Doyle who played 90 minutes for Eire with Andy Keogh a late sub but Kevin Foley didn't get a game. Berra was also a late sub for Scotland. Hennessey played in goal for Wales and Edwards played the first 70 minutes.  

THE method may have been one-dimensional, but the purpose of this mission was the gathering of three points.  

Jason Shackell (Wolves, undisclosed), Jim O'Brien (Motherwell, June), Goran Lovre (FC Groningen, free), Liam Dickinson (Brighton, undisclosed), Diego Arismendi (Stoke, loan), Jay McEveley (Derby, free), Jeronimo Morales Neumann (Estudiantes, free), Kieran Tripper (Manchester City, loan). Outs: Darren Moore (Burton, free), Michael Coulson (Grimsby, free), Daniel Bogdanovic (Sheffield United, free), Simon Heslop (Oxford, free), O'Neil Thompson (Hereford, loan), Rob Kozluk (Sheff Utd, free), Julian Gray (Wa  

Birmingham City have allowed Marcus Bent to join their Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers on a four-month loan deal. Bent, 32, will boost Wolves' attacking options following the departure of Andy Keogh to Cardiff City on a season-long deal. "Marcus is an experienced striker who has played plenty of Premier League football and scored goals," said the Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey.  

Wolves have agreed a deal to sign striker Marcus Bent on loan from Premier League rivals Birmingham City. Bent is out of the first-team picture at St Andrews and has not made a competitive appearance for Alex McLeish's side since April 2009.  

Wolves today confirmed they are trying to bring in a striker before the transfer window slams shut tomorrow. Chief executive Jez Moxey is remaining tight-lipped on targets but distanced the club from speculation linking free agent Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Villa's Emile Heskey. "It's a 'no' on those two," said Moxey.  

Cardiff moved joint top of the Championship table with a 2-0 win over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Jay Bothroyd forced an own goal from Hayden Mullins before the interval and doubled the lead early in the second half thanks to some more calamitous Pompey defending.  

John Utaka is back in training for Pompey after his hamstring injury and is in contention for a starting place against Cardiff at Fratton Park. David Nugent is battling to be fit for the meeting with the Bluebirds after turning his ankle as he scored the opener against Crystal Palace on Tuesday. It could be a straight swap if Nugent fails to recover or Utaka could occupy a wide position if both men are available. Hayden Mullins is still feeling a knee problem, but should be fine.