WATCH: Did you see that Southgate?! Toney scores delightful backheel to give Brentford the lead against Brighton
- Toney opened scoring with excellent backheel
- His seventh league goal this season
- Striker pushing for place in England's World Cup squad
WHAT HAPPENED? Toney rounded off a fine move from Brentford when Frank Onyeka's square ball found him in the middle of the Brighton box. The striker managed to flick it past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to put the home side in the lead.
Ivan Toney, STOP THAT! 🤤
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 14, 2022
What a finish to mark your 100th game for Brentford! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FrPk6li7x1
IMPROVISED!
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 14, 2022
What a finish from Ivan Toney.#MyPLMorning | #BREBHA
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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Toney will be hoping that England boss Gareth Southgate was watching as the 26-year-old hopes to secure a place in the squad for the World Cup in November. He now has seven goals and two assists in the Premier League from 10 matches this season.
WHAT NEXT FOR BRENTFORD? After the clash against Brighton, Brentford are in action against Chelsea in the Premier League on October 19.