Gareth Southgate has slammed the punishment dished out to Ivan Toney - and insisted the banned striker can still make the Euros.
Brentford captain Toney has been given an eight month ban and will not even be allowed to train for the first four months after admitting that he breached the Football Association’s strict rules on betting. The punishment was dished out by an independent commission but Southgate’s stinging rebuke will still be uncomfortable reading for his own bosses at the FA.
Southgate admitted that he has already spoken to Toney, given him assurances over his long-term future - and challenged the FA to punish him if they do not approve.
