On this evidence, Brentford’s loss of £50million in attacking talent will not be a hindrance in their quest to go one better this season.
Ivan Toney is proving a snip at just one-tenth of the money banked for Premier League duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma and last month’s purchase from Peterborough struck twice to deliver an impressive victory for last season's defeated play-off finalists, taking his personal tally to seven goals in four Championship matches.
‘We knew he was a goalscorer, we knew he would suit the way we play, and we still know there are things we need to work on to make him better,’ said Brentford manager Thomas Frank, following his 100th game in charge of the London club.