The striker has been recalled by the Three Lions for the first time since leaving Brentford to join Al-Ahli last summer and insists that he always knew that he could resume his international career if he kept scoring goals in the Middle East.

Asked if he thought that his transfer would impact his England prospects, Toney said: "No.

"You see with me I think if you’re just doing the right thing, playing football, playing well and scoring goals – a striker’s job, that’s what you’re in a team to do – it doesn’t matter where you play in the world, I feel like you should still get the chance.

"I think it’s been proven me being me being back here and being back amongst the boys.

"It feels good to see the faces again and it feels good to get stuck in."

Toney is bidding to be part of the England squad for next year's World Cup and claimed that the standard of football in Saudi Arabia is better than many suspect.

He said: "Everyone always has their opinion. They’re going to have their opinion on everything.

"You have to witness it and be there to realise what it’s like. You can’t have an opinion on something you’ve never seen.

"People always just assume certain things about things without seeing it, so I suggest people have a look before they start making judgements.

"It’s tough, it’s not easy. There’s some good footballers and it’s going in the right direction and I’m sure it will continue to do that over the years."