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EXCLUSIVE: World Cup hopeful Ivan Toney has been investigated for SEVEN MONTHS by the FA over historic gambling allegations without coming to a conclusion… but there’s no indication the Brentford star has ever bet against his side
- Ivan Toney Under FA Investigation Over Historic Gambling Allegations
- The Brentford man has not been charged and the investigation is still incomplete
- The alleged gambling activity took place before his transfer to West London
England World Cup hopeful Ivan Toney is under investigation by the FA over allegations that he has bet on football.
Toney has not been charged with any offence, but it is believed the investigation has been going on for seven months and has not yet reached a conclusion.
The investigation would cover alleged gambling activities during his time as a player in the lower leagues and before moving to Brentford.
There is believed to be no suggestion that the Brentford striker has ever bet on his own team to lose.
Toney, who was chosen in Gareth Southgate’s most recent England squad but has yet to make his debut, is said to have been shocked by the leak of news about the investigation.
Ivan Toney is the subject of an FA investigation into past gambling allegations
He is desperate to play for his country and to be part of Southgate’s World Cup squad, to be announced on Thursday.
He was proud to be included in the squads for the recent Nations League ties and hopes the news of the inquiry will not hurt his chances.
Many consider Toney the ideal backup for England captain Harry Kane, not only because of the form he has had for Brentford, but also because he is a brilliant penalty taker who would make an excellent asset if England were involved in shootouts on the World Cup. Cup.
Brentford released a short statement on Saturday about the investigation, which read: ‘We are taking down the story about Ivan Toney and the FA investigation. The club will not comment.’
The 26-year-old striker would be devastated by the leak of news about the investigation
Toney believed to be desperate to make Gareth Southgate’s final 26-man World Cup squad