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DANNY WELBECK’S STUNNING PERFORMANCES MAKE ENGLAND RECALL SEEM POSSIBLE

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler believes Danny Welbeck deserves an England recall. The striker's teammates agree, backing the in-form 34-year-old for a place in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Danny Welbeck’s stunning performances make England recall seem possible
Danny Welbeck’s form sparks calls for England squad comeback - (Getty Images)

Danny Welbeck is a striker that Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is certain is capable of playing for England. The 34-year-old Seagulls forward has the support of his teammates to join Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions group.

Since coming off the bench in England's final group encounter against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the former Manchester United and Arsenal star has not received an international cap. Despite the seven-year lapse, there is growing support for the veteran to be considered for a call-up.

A week after scoring two goals against Newcastle, Welbeck scored his fifth Premier League goal of the year on Saturday against Manchester United with a beautiful free-kick. The Englishman with the greatest score in the first division, ahead of Jarrod Bowen with three goals and Jaiden Anthony with four, is the international hopeful who has had a great start to the season.

Hurzeler has even asked his team if they believe Welbeck has a chance ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania because of the shooter's recent performance. Now that Tuchel's team has already qualified, the German coach is starting to get ready for the US.

Hurzeler stated: "I asked the team if they believed Danny Welbeck could play for England, and they all replied yes."

We only brought it up once, so let us see what transpires.

Hurzeler shared his own opinions, saying, "Yes, I believe. My players have convinced me, and I really believe that Danny Welbeck can play for England. However, I always make an effort to emphasize that England has a fantastic coach who is capable of making the right choices.

Hurzeler also had some good things to say about Georginio Rutter, the attacker. The Brighton player, whom the Seagulls paid £40 million for in 2024, will play his old team, Leeds, this weekend.

Hurzeler remarked, "He has progressed, but I see more potential in him." "He can make more decisions on the field.

This is not about scoring goals; rather, it is about being more present, keeping alive all the time, and working hard against the ball. All in all, I believe we can all agree that he has made excellent progress thus far.

"His demeanor and upbeat attitude make him a game-changer both on and off the field. He is a huge victory for us, and we hope he remains with us for a very long time.

CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF

Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.

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Conor Gallagher secured first Spurs assist as Tottenham snatched a point at City

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.

Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.

His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.

Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.

Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.

Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.

AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE

Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.

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Mateta’s "dream move" suddenly turned toxic.

Jean Philippe-Mateta’s got a real headache right now. The Crystal Palace striker just watched his £30 million dream move to AC Milan blow up at the last minute, all because a knee problem showed up during his medical.

The thing is, Mateta’s been carrying this injury for a while. Now he’s stuck: should he go under the knife and try to recover in time for the World Cup? He wants to make the France squad this summer, but nothing’s guaranteed. Even if he has surgery, there’s no telling if he’ll be fit enough—or have enough time on the pitch—to convince Didier Deschamps he deserves a spot.

The injury’s been dragging him down anyway. It’s messing with his form and his game time, and he’s worried he won’t get a real shot at proving himself for France if he isn’t at his best.

It’s tough because he’s coming off a fantastic year at Palace. FA Cup winner, big goals, helped the club reach Europe—it’s been a dream run. But now he might have to go back to Selhurst Park, even though he’s made it clear he’s had enough and wants out.

Honestly, it feels like only a matter of time before he leaves. His contract runs out next summer, and Palace can’t risk losing him for nothing. They’ve already watched Marc Guehi go to Man City for a bargain, just because his deal was running down.

Now Mateta has to sit down with Palace and the doctors to figure out what to do about his knee. Surgery would sideline him for months, probably killing his World Cup chances.

He’s gutted about Milan falling through, especially after Juventus cooled their interest and Nottingham Forest had an offer turned down. Over the weekend, he even unfollowed Palace on Instagram and posted a fed-up emoji. No one really knows if he’ll even make the squad for the Brighton game.

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