Overview
- The 34-year-old struck his sixth Premier League goal in Brighton’s 3-0 win over Leeds, leaving him joint-second in the scoring charts behind Erling Haaland.
- Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler urged consideration for a call-up, while teammate Georginio Rutter highlighted Welbeck’s experience and finishing.
- Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand publicly backed Welbeck’s inclusion, with Rooney suggesting Kane could be rested in this window.
- Reports say Tuchel is weighing a recall as competition for the backup striker role includes Ollie Watkins, Marcus Rashford, Ivan Toney and younger options.
- England face Serbia and Albania later this month with the squad due Friday, and Welbeck’s last cap came in 2018 as he sits on 42 appearances and 16 goals for the national team.