Frank empathised with his striker but insisted it was a 'big moment' in Toney's career despite him not earning his first cap.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has urged Ivan Toney to shift his mindset back to the Premier League after missing out on England action.
“Unfortunately he didn’t come on the pitch. Of course he wanted to play, of course I wanted him to play, the Brentford fans, all of us hoped that he would come on the pitch, but it’s Gareth’s decision and I know how it is to be a head coach. “From our perspective, and we only look from our side of the elephant, it’s difficult to see the bigger perspective. Of course we wanted him on the pitch, but it’s Gareth’s decision and he’s done a very good job for England.
Frank will need to make do without club record signing Keane Lewis-Potter this weekend who has picked up a “minor” ankle/foot injury.
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