Ivan Toney Charged with Assault Following Nightclub Incident

England soccer player Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub, as confirmed by police on Friday.

The charge, which was filed on July 31, pertains to an event that allegedly occurred in December in the Soho area. Details regarding the incident have not been disclosed by authorities.

A representative for Toney stated that he acknowledges the charge and is eager to clear his name in court. Currently playing for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Arabian league, Toney is scheduled to appear in court on September 24. He was part of the England squad that secured third place in the recent World Cup.