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Joe Cole believes Ivan Toney has secured his place as England's back-up striker at this summer's European Championship after impressing in Tuesday's friendly against Belgium.
Three Lions manager Gary Southgate is widely expected to choose between Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Toney for the place as England's support striker to Harry Kane.
The Brentford star impressed with his physicality and ball control as he made his first start for England in Tuesday's Wembley encounter that saw Jude Bellingham snatch a late equaliser for the hosts.
Toney only made his return to Premier League football in January after serving an eight-month ban from football for gambling and has quickly rediscovered his best form.
A place at a first major tournament with England is up for grabs and Cole believes Toney's performance against Belgium edges him ahead of