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EXCLUSIVE: Danny Welbeck should be on the plane, says Fabian Hurzeler

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler believes Danny Welbeck should be on the plane to the World Cup, praising his goals, leadership and ability to connect a squad. With England’s announcement looming, Hurzeler makes a compelling case for a forward whose value runs far deeper than scoring.

05.04.26, 08:00 Updated 09.04.26, 17:14 2 Minute Read

Chris Eldergill

Chris Eldergill

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler feels Thomas Tuchel should take his in‑form striker Danny Welbeck to this summer’s World Cup.

Asked by Sky Sports whether Welbeck should go – and whether sitting out the recent England friendlies might even have helped his case – he was unequivocal.

“Yeah, definitely,” he told Sky. “I always try to repeat the same answer, and that would be nice to see him for the English national team. I think that he definitely deserves it.”

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Chris Eldergill

Chris Eldergill Former CNN International Sports Editor with extensive World Cup experience. Chris brings a broadcaster’s editorial discipline and the leadership of someone who has run news at major tournaments.

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