Brentford striker Ivan Toney recently sat down for an interview with GOAL and HD Cutz on The LineUp, where he discussed his confidence in his penalty-taking abilities. The England forward boldly claimed that the likes of Lionel Messi and Bruno Fernandes are not better than him at penalties, listing off several football legends before finally admitting that Yaya Toure is on par with him in spot-kick proficiency.
Toney also shared his experiences facing tough defenders in the Premier League, highlighting West Ham’s Kurt Zouma and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate. When asked to choose between Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, and Luis Suarez in a hypothetical scenario, Toney selected R9 to start, benching Henry, and selling Suarez.
In addition, Toney praised Dimitar Berbatov for his first touch and Riyad Mahrez for his skill on the ball. The full episode of The LineUp can be viewed on GOAL’s YouTube channel for more insights from the Brentford star. With an impressive track record of 28 out of 30 penalties scored in his career, Toney’s confidence and insights make for an intriguing watch for football fans.