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England striker makes surprising comparison between Saudi Pro League and the Premier League

Ivan Toney shows off 'no look' skills in England camp after netting famous penalty
  • Ivan Toney, who plays for Al-Ahli, believes the Saudi Pro League is on par with the English Premier League in terms of quality.
  • Toney stated that his club, Al-Ahli, would be competitive for a top-four position if they were to play in the Premier League.
  • Since his move to Saudi Arabia last summer, Toney has secured an Asian Champions League winner's medal and scored 35 goals.
  • Despite his impressive form in the Saudi Pro League, Toney was not called up for the most recent England squad.
  • He defended the league against criticism, highlighting the presence of numerous high-profile players and citing Al-Hilal's victory over Manchester City as proof of its standard.
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