Newcastle United supporters have mixed emotions about Ivan Toney’s exit after his England call-up. Four years after leaving Tyneside for a pittance, the 26-year-old has earned a place in the Three Lions squad for the first time.
Toney arrived at St James’ Park as a youngster under Steve McClaren but saw his first-team opportunities limited. Just four cameo appearances are all he made in a black-and-white shirt, with most of his time spent out on loan.
Burdened by the demands of returning to the Premier League, Rafa Benitez also neglected the youngster for the more established Dwight Gayle. Since Toney’s exit, only Harry Kane and Mo Salah have scored more goals in English football.
