England striker Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at a central London nightclub.
The footballer, from Northampton, is accused of attacking Saber Da Silva at a venue in Wardour Street, Soho, on 6 December.
At Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Toney confirmed his name and age, and pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The 30-year-old has won 10 caps for England and was part of the squad that reached the Euro 2024 final.
He started his football career with Northampton Town and played for teams including Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United before signing for Brentford in 2020.
He currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
The criminal case came after a Metropolitan Police investigation and the charge was announced in late July.
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