Brentford boss Thomas Frank says Ivan Toney is fit for Friday night's Premier League opener against Arsenal.
Having missed the final pre-season friendly against Valencia as a precaution over a neck problem, Frank confirmed Toney will be fit to tackle the Gunners as the Brentford Community Stadium prepares to host top-flight football for the first time on Friday night.
“Ivan Toney had one aim – that was to go to the Premier League with us and he has achieved his target. Now we want to attack the Premier League together," Frank said.
“I have a big belief in Ivan, 100 per cent. He has got all the abilities to score goals in the Premier League as well, with a top mentality and big belief for himself, which as an offensive player you need to have.
“He has got all the abilities – his link-up play, his finishing, timing in the box and awareness, so I am sure he will score goals in the Premier League."
Despite the deserved plaudits, Bees boss Frank feels Toney keeps himself very much grounded.
“He is very level-headed, has fantastic values and that is why he fits into our group," Frank said.
“I constantly talk about these four operating principles: performance, togetherness, attitude and hard work. Ivan ticks all of the boxes.
“When I talk about attitude, I always say confident, but humble. He is massively, massively confident, but also humble and with the right values as a family guy."