England forward Toney charged with assault in Soho

England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a nightclub in central London.

The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, was charged on 31 July following an incident on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December.

The former Brentford striker, who started England's 6-4 win over France in the "bronze final" of the World Cup last month, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm.

Toney, of Northampton, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 24 September.

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