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‘He was the best player on the pitch’: Ivan Toney shows just why he should have been selected for England in two-goal win over Man City as Rio Ferdinand and Peter Crouch also praise ‘dynamic’ Brentford’s work in shock victory

Ivan Toney's has sent a message of intent to England manager Gareth Southgate after not being selected for the World Cup with a man-of-the-match performance in Sunday's 1-2 win over Man City.

Toney scored both goals as Brentford stunned top-of-the-table chasers Man City with a brilliant Etihad outing as the visitors scored late to inflict a destabilising defeat on Pep Guardiola's side.

Following the match, former Man United and Three Lions defender Rio Ferdinand praised Brentford's 'dynamic' approach on their way to victory over the Premier League champions.

Ivan Toney starred as Brentford inflicted a first home defeat of the season on Manchester City

‘What a result.