“Damn, too soon,” Toney says, baffled by an awkward question to the British

IVAN TONEY was left almost speechless as he responded with bewilderment to a tough question at the Brit Awards.

Brentford’s star player joined DJ Vick Hope to present an award at the glitzy ceremony last night.

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Music stars from around the world received accolades at London’s O2 Arena.

Toney presented the Producer of the Year gong to Chase & Status – just hours after Brentford took part in Brentford’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

But it was the pre-awards banter between the striker and Hope that left the audience and millions of TV viewers open-mouthed.

As the pair addressed the crowd, cheeky DJ Hope referenced Toney’s eight-month ban for gambling offences.

She teased: “We are so excited to be presenting the Producer of the Year award.

“Ivan, can you bet on who it could be?”

This caused a stunned reaction from Toney, who smiled as he replied.

The English Euro hopeful said: “Damn, too early, too early.”

Fans at home had mixed reactions to the joke.

One said: “Terrible joke from the script writers.”

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Another commented: “Calls this…”

But one person stated: “It’s just a joke.”

Since returning from suspension, Toney has scored four goals in seven games for Brentford.

Last season he scored no fewer than twenty goals in the Premier League.

And Toney dreams of being part of the England squad for the European Championship this summer.

It could also be the moment he finally leaves Brentford, with Toney out of contract in 2025.

Arsenal and Chelsea are believed to be interested.

But Brentford could demand a hefty fee, having previously asked for an eye-watering £100million.