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Sir Alex withdraws Welbeck from England duty

Sir Alex withdraws Welbeck from England duty

10 October 2011 - 07:43

Sir Alex Ferguson has withdrawn Danny Welbeck from England under-21 duty, so that the striker can focus on his next Manchester United game.

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  • England under-21 boss Stuart Pearce said: "I spoke to Sir Alex straight after the [Iceland] game. He had concerns about Danny travelling back from Montenegro [with England's senior side] and then getting on a plane to Oslo.



    "I quite understood that but I had to make the call because I've only got one striker in the squad. I had a decent chat with him and moved on from there. I quite understand his position."



    Welbeck impressed in the 3-0 victory over Iceland, but will take no part against Norway today.


    Written by Conroy Sanders











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