Toney pleads not guilty to nightclub assault

England forward Ivan Toney has entered a plea of not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The 27-year-old striker, who has represented England at international level, appeared at Westminster magistrates court where he stood in the dock to confirm his name and date of birth.

The case, which involves allegations that Toney headbutted and punched a member of the public at a Soho nightclub, has been elected for crown court trial in front of a judge and jury. No trial date has been set yet. amunra.qpon