England forward Ivan Toney

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at a nightclub in central London.

The 30-year-old Al-Ahli forward was charged on 31 July in connection with an incident that occurred on Wardour Street, Soho, on 6 December.

Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September.

As reported by the BBC on Friday, A spokesperson for the former Brentford striker said Toney acknowledged the charge but was looking forward to defending himself in court.