Ivan Toney says he is ‘assisting the FA with their enquiries’ amid reports he was being investigated for gambling on football.
A report in The Sun claimed the 26-year-old was at the centre of a probe over historical betting allegations which relate to a period before he joined his current club.
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In a statement on Twitter, Toney said: “I’m aware of a story about me in a national newspaper today.
“I have been assisting the Football Association with their enquiries and will not be making any comment until such investigation has reached its conclusion.
“I am a proud Englishman and it has always been my childhood dream to play for my country at a World Cup finals.”
The FA did not comment on the story, while the Bees issued a brief statement via their official website to acknowledge they were aware of the claims.
It said: “We note the story concerning Ivan Toney and the FA investigation. The club will not be commenting.”
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Under FA rules, players operating at Premier League, English Football League, National League and The FA Women’s Super League and The FA Women’s Championship levels are banned from betting on football.
The Brentford striker is one of the players in contention for a place in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad, which will be announced on November 10.