Ivan Toney has been recalled to the England squad for the first time since the 2024 European Championship.
He was rewarded by Thomas Tuchel for an impressive first season with Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli.
## What happened?
Toney scored 29 goals in 43 appearances in all competitions since making the switch to Saudi Arabia in August last year.
He was part of the side that won the Asian Champions League earlier this month.
England travel to Barcelona to face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on June 7.
## Why it matters for Ivan Toney
Toney previously enjoyed a hugely successful spell with Brentford, scoring 72 goals in 141 appearances.
He helped them earn promotion to the Premier League and establish themselves as a top-flight side.
Toney served an eight-month ban for breaching Football Association betting rules before returning in January 2024.
## What comes next?
The squad will head to Spain early and plan to attend the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix on June 1.
Toney has six England caps to date after making his debut for the national team in March 2023.
He was part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2024 and assisted Harry Kane’s extra-time winning goal.
Toney will be joined by other players, including Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who has been given his first senior call-up.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has also been selected.
Phil Foden and Marc Guehi drop out from Tuchel’s March squad due to injury.
The full squad includes Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford.
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dan Burn, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kyle Walker.
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers.
Forwards: Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.
Toney's return to the England squad is a significant boost for the team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
He will be looking to make an impact and help England secure a spot in the tournament.
The squad's trip to Spain will provide a good opportunity for the players to bond and prepare for the upcoming fixtures.
Toney's experience and goal-scoring ability will be crucial for England in the upcoming matches.
He has already shown his quality in the Asian Champions League and will be looking to replicate that form for England.
The England squad will be looking to make a strong start in the World Cup qualifiers and Toney's return is a positive sign.