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Gareth Southgate unaware of bets probe into Ivan Toney before selecting him for England... but the FA have not instructed the Three Lions boss to avoid naming the Brentford striker in his World Cup squad despite allegations Gareth Southgate was not told of The FA's investigation into striker Ivan Toney The manager selected the Brentford man for a recent Nations League squad Toney has been accused of placing bets whilst a younger player, against rules However, Southgate can still choose Toney for his World Cup squad if desired

By Matt Hughes For The Daily Mail

Published: 22:31 GMT, 6 November 2022 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 6 November 2022

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Gareth Southgate was unaware of the FA's investigation into allegations that Ivan Toney breached betting rules when he picked the Brentford striker in his most recent England squad.

Toney remains eligible for the World Cup squad Southgate will name on Thursday, but with FA investigators confident they have enough evidence to charge him the England manager has been given an additional problem he could do without as he finalises plans for Qatar.

Toney is accused of breaching betting rules by placing multiple bets on football earlier in his playing career, as revealed by MailOnline on Saturday evening, which is strictly prohibited for all players in the Premier League, EFL, National League and Women's Super League.

The 26-year-old began his career at hometown club Northampton before moving to Newcastle and Peterborough, where he established himself as a prolific goal-scorer to earn a £10million move to Brentford two years ago.

Toney's superb performances since Brentford were promoted to the