Toney impressed against Belgium while Watkins was quieter during England's two friendlies. Yet the battle for a Euros spot will rumble on
had to wait exactly a year between his first and second caps. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2-0 victory over on March 26, 2023, in a qualifier. Toney barely touched the ball in a forgettable nine-minute cameo. A full year later, Gareth Southgate trusted him to start against at Wembley on Tuesday night with injured. After featured up front in last week’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil, it was Toney’s turn to audition for the role of Kane’s backup.
made a strong save to deny Toney’s right-footed shot when Foden set him up. “With them top-class players around me, it is always going to be easier,” Toney told Sky Sports at full time. “Like you see for the penalty: Jude sliding the ball around the corner and Phil playing into my feet and off me. It’s a joy to play with these players and hopefully, I will play with them a lot more.” Advertisement Toney was an asset out of possession, too.
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