LONDON: Ivan Toney is set to make only his second England appearance when they face Belgium in Tuesday’s friendly while midfielder Declan Rice will mark his 50th cap by wearing the captain’s armband, manager Gareth Southgate said on Monday.
Toney received his first England call-up since serving an eight-month suspension for breaching FA betting rules and the Brentford striker will play for the first time since his debut, exactly a year ago.
With skipper Harry Kane sidelined with an ankle injury, Toney will have the opportunity to lead the line and try to impress ahead of the Euros after Ollie Watkins struggled to make an impact up front in last week’s 1-0 loss to Brazil.
“Ivan will be involved in the game for sure,” Southgate told reporters. “I have to say, with everything that’s happened, the original idea or plan for the week is a little bit different.”
