Brentford boss Thomas Frank has warned the FA that they must tackle gambling in football.

The Cherries manager admits that it would be tough to see his star striker Ivan Toney serve a long suspension for betting on games not related to his team.

While Frank acknowledges the issue of gambling in football, he believes the FA should do much more to limit advertisements and sponsorships by betting companies in the sport.

Speaking to The Mail, Frank said: “When Ivan runs out with the name of our sponsor on his shirt, it sends mixed signals to everyone that football allows betting companies. There should be some rules from the Government to prevent that. There is better gambling awareness now and safe gambling but there is much to be done.

“Then look at the other side: Ivan scores and he goes on Instagram and the abuse he gets is utterly horrific. He is on the receiving end of more malicious intent than he has given out and yet he will be the guy who takes the hit. That is unbelievably hard.

“I would like to think this debate will save other players for the future. The rules are right but have players got the right education? Are we all clear about what is permitted and what is not permitted?”