Ivan Toney never doubted England recall despite controversial move

• Ivan Toney has been recalled to the England squad for the first time since his move from Brentford to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
• The 29-year-old was previously overlooked by interim boss Lee Carsley and Thomas Tuchel, but the current England boss assured him his Saudi Pro League move wouldn't affect his chances.
• Toney has scored 23 goals in 30 Saudi Pro League appearances for Al-Ahli, helping them win the AFC Champions League Elite competition.
• The striker believes that playing well and scoring goals should warrant a chance to play for England regardless of where the player is based.
• Toney is aiming to be part of the England squad for the next World Cup and believes the Saudi Pro League is a competitive league that is improving.

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Ivan Toney says he never feared Saudi Arabia move would end his England career