FIFA World Cup: Ivan Toney, Roberto Firmino KEEPS Scoring despite not being in World Cup Squad

FIFA World Cup: Ivan Toney England WC Squad: Firmino Brazil WC Squad: Ivan Toney was left outside of England’s World Cup team and responded perfectly by scoring twice to help Brentford upset Manchester City. Later that day, Roberto Firmino’s spectacular header exposed the stupidity of Brazil’s World Cup selection. Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.

FIFA World Cup: Ivan Toney sends CRYPTIC Goal BRACE Celebration to Southgate, Roberto Firmino KEEPS Scoring despite not being in Brazil WC Squad – Check Out

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FIFA World Cup: Ivan Toney sends CRYPTIC Goal BRACE Celebration to Southgate, Roberto Firmino KEEPS Scoring despite not being in Brazil WC Squad – Check Out

The striker was overlooked from Southgate’s England squad for the World Cup in Qatar, which was released on Thursday, in favour of Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, and Callum Wilson. Toney bounced back two days later with a man-of-the-match performance to help the Bees defeat City. Following the victory, Toney also spoke out over Southgate’s decision to leave him out of the England team.

“Listen, the only thing is keep doing well, keep doing my best. Obviously, there’s a disappointment but I know what I’m capable of. I won’t let it get me down,” he told BT Sport.

He scored both of his team’s goals in their 2-1 triumph over the defending champs, and he even missed a great chance for a hat-trick. His first goal came after only 16 minutes, when he was the quickest to react, heading past Ederson and putting the Bees ahead. Toney delivered a first-time finish to win the game for the visitors deep into the additional time after Yoane Wissa raced away with the ball from a City corner.

Well, I think @ivantoney24 has made his statement.

— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) November 12, 2022

“Motivation is the boys in the dressing room and the fans. When we work hard, this is what we can do. We know what we are capable of; it is what we doing week in week out in training. They might be Manchester City but they are humans. I think we deserved the tree points.” Toney added.

His effort earned him the Man of the match award as his team earned their first away win of the season.

FIFA World Cup: Ivan Toney sends CRYPTIC Goal BRACE Celebration to Southgate, Roberto Firmino KEEPS Scoring despite not being in Brazil WC Squad – Check Out

As for Roberto Firmino, it took the Brazilian only six minutes to prove why he deserved a nod in the Brazilian squad. Firmino was disappointed to be left out of Tite’s 26-man squad for Qatar when it was revealed this week, but his performance was unaffected.

His early header got Liverpool started, steered softly into the far corner from 15 yards. He also played a key role in the Reds’ third goal, slipping in Robertson down the left with a beautiful ball inside the full-back. He’s had a strong start to the season, scoring nine goals across all competitions, seven of which have come in the Premier League.

FIFA World Cup: Ivan Toney sends CRYPTIC Goal BRACE Celebration to Southgate, Roberto Firmino KEEPS Scoring despite not being in Brazil WC Squad – Check Out

Although his performance was not enough to earn his a place in the Brazil World Cup squad, but it should be enough to hand him a contract extension with Liverpool, which Jugen Klopp had subtly hinted at.