Frank calls for Brentford to 'step-up' after Toney's departure

Brentford boss, Thomas Frank, expects his players to step-up and lead following the departure of Ivan Toney.

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00:00There's a lot of discussion about Ivan Toni for the transfer when you're close.

00:04So we still have some Ivan Toni questions?

00:07I thought I was finished with it.

00:09So this is the last time or whatever you ask?

00:11I can't promise anything.

00:13No, that's the right answer.

00:14Ivan has been fantastic for us over four seasons.

00:17A big part of the success we had the last four seasons.

00:20One of the most important players, no doubt about that.

00:26His goals, his all-round play and his character off the pitch.

00:32In terms of driving the team.

00:35He's also bringing good energy every day, which I think is important.

00:40But we know how it is when players leave, others grow or step into a new position.

00:48We talked about it in terms of games we played.

00:52We got good practice last year.

00:54We had six, seven months or two-thirds of the season where we didn't play with him.

01:00We also started the season without him.

01:02Also in the dressing room, others now need to take responsibility and be leaders.

01:09But on and off the pitch, of course, I think Ivan is a fantastic player on and off the pitch.

01:16But in general, I'm not worried.