Ivan Toney has returned to Gareth Southgate’s England squad – despite a potential ban hanging over his head.The in-form Brentford striker is in Southgate’s first squad since the World Cup quarter-final exit to France in December for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine this month.But Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling is missing for the opening qualifying matches, having been absent for the Blues’ 3-1 win at Leicester at the weekend.Toney is still waiting for a Football Association verdict after being charged with 262 breaches of FA gambling rules, with a lengthy suspension possible.He missed out for the tournament in Qatar – having been in the squad for Nations League games against Germany and Italy in September without playing. Sportsbook
Ivan Toney has returned to Gareth Southgate’s England squad – despite a potential ban hanging over his head.The in-form Brentford striker is in Southgate’s first squad since the World Cup quarter-final exit to France in December for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine this month.But Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling is missing for the opening qualifying matches, having been absent for the Blues’ 3-1 win at Leicester at the weekend.Toney is still waiting for a Football Association verdict after being charged with 262 breaches of FA gambling rules, with a lengthy suspension possible.He missed out for the tournament in Qatar – having been in the squad for Nations League games against Germany and Italy in September without playing. Samsung