Brentford attacker Damsgaard: Hurts to have Toney banned

Brentford attacker Mikkel Damsgaard is ready to step up and fill the breach from Ivan Toney's ban.

The Dane is entering his second season with the Bees.

"In Ivan we had a very solid player and we always knew what are were going to get from him, he's an amazing player," Damsgaard told BBC Sport.

"Of course it's going to hurt us for him to be out. But we also have some very good strikers with some other qualities that are ready to step in and fill the roles.

"My hope for the season is to show I have improved a lot and create a lot more chances, score some goals and assists - really be an asset for the team. That's my goal. I'm just trying to be the best player I can be."