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Joe Cole insists Ivan Toney should make England's Euros squad because he 'can handle the pressure' as the Brentford star opens his Three Lions goals account against Belgium

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.