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England coach Southgate: Brazil a chance for Toney and Watkins

England coach Gareth Southgate feels their friendly against Brazil is a chance for his strikers to stake a claim.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is out, with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Brentford forward Ivan Toney to step up.

Southgate said: "That is a decision that we have to make. A nine is a specialist position but they have different attributes.

"It would depend a little bit on the injury status in other positions in the squad and also having perhaps players that can play more than one role.

"I think both of them are aware that the opportunity is a big one. But they're both in good form, they've both had time with us.

"Ollie's been with us more recently, of course, and has done well in the games he's played. He's had a fabulous season for his club.

"Ivan, since he's come back into Brentford's team, has had the impact we expected him to, so they are two very, very good players."

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