Danny Welbeck's World Cup hopes alive as Thomas Tuchel lays out plan for Brighton star
England manager Thomas Tuchel has made his feelings clear on calling up Danny Welbeck.
27.03.26, 16:27 Updated 22.05.26, 14:47 2 Minute Read
Charlie Parker-Turner
Danny Welbeck’s chances of playing at this summer’s World Cup are reportedly still alive.
The Brighton star has enjoyed another sensational campaign on the south coast, scoring 13 goals in all competitions and playing an instrumental role in the Seagulls getting their season back on track in recent weeks.
As a result, eyebrows were raised when Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel overlooked Welbeck when naming his squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, despite the veteran being the highest-scoring Englishman in the Premier League.
Instead, Leeds’ Dominic Calvert-Lewis and Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke were called up as alternative options to Harry Kane, leading many to assume that the Brighton talisman does not feature in England’s plans this summer.
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