Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney deserves another chance with England

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney deserves another chance with England for the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine.

The 26-year-old striker, who became the second-best Englishman in the Premier League this season with 15 goals behind Harry Kane, is yet to win an international cap.

He was called up in Gareth Southgate’s squad for Nations League games against Italy and Germany in the autumn but failed to play in either game and failed to qualify for the World Cup.

Toney has admitted to a number of the 262 charges against him for violating the FA Gambling Rules by betting on football but it is understood he has yet to be fined, he is still available for selection and Southgate was at Goodison Park on Saturday, to see one of his worse performances in a 1-0 defeat by Everton.

“If you look at the performances I don’t think you can get past him but I know there are different types and it depends on what kind of strikers he (Southgate) wants,” Frank said.

“But I think he’s shown on goals and assists – two pretty good numbers to be high – and performances that he’s second to Harry.

“I understand that (Marcus) Rashford can also play as a forward, whether he’s a forward or a winger, he’s a different guy.

“I understand that overall it’s a difficult situation, but I just think he’s a very good striker.”