Welbeck Scores Double, 12 League Goals, Omitted
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- Danny Welbeck scored a double against Liverpool, raising his Premier League tally to 12 goals, his highest in a single season.
- Thomas Tuchel omitted Welbeck from England’s 35‑man squad for the Uruguay and Japan friendlies despite his club form.
- Fabian Hurzeler praised Welbeck not only for scoring but also for his teamwork and off‑pitch influence, calling him a valuable “connector” for England.
- Wayne Rooney said Welbeck is an option for England and called his exclusion unlucky given his age‑defying performance.
- Alan Shearer agreed Welbeck’s omission is unlucky, noting his goal tally and current form.
- Harry Kane has 47 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich, while English strikers Dominic Calvert‑Lewin and Dominic Solanke have fewer Premier League goals, making Welbeck’s 12‑goal haul the most among them this season.
Why it matters: Welbeck’s exclusion deprives England of a veteran striker who’s currently the league’s top‑scoring English forward, while the manager risks criticism for overlooking in‑form talent ahead of the World Cup, and Brighton loses a player whose leadership is prized, and the squad may miss out on his off‑pitch cohesion.
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