There has never been a doubt in Ivan Toney's mind that this day would eventually come.
Jamaica tried — repeatedly — to entice the 26-year-old Brentford striker into changing his mind but Toney's intentions were clear: he wanted to play for England.
There have been doubts that he'd ever achieve his ultimate goal, though not from Toney himself or those in his inner circle.
He knew — they knew — he was good enough. Playing for Jamaica would have provided Toney with an alluring opportunity; a chance for an international career.