Ivan Toney injury: Thomas Frank gives latest update as Brentford prepare for Sheffield United

Brentford striker Ivan Toney “will be ready” to start Saturday’s relegation clash against Sheffield United.

Toney started on the Bees bench for the 3-3 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday because of a hip injury.

He only came on for the final 10 minutes but manager Thomas Frank insists the England frontman will be fit for what is a huge game for bottom-of-the-table Brentford.

The Bees are now just four points above the relegation zone after Luton beat Bournemouth on Saturday.

They are winless in nine Premier League games but could take a big step towards survival when they host Sheffield United this weekend.

Frank said: “If we were 2-0 up or 2-0 down I probably wouldn’t have put him on. He is fine and will be ready for Sheffield United.

“He could have played today but that would have been a push. He is a beast. He can play through anything, but sometimes I have to be the sensible guy who can make a decision for him to make sure he’s performing at the highest level.”