Danny Welbeck's possible absence for Italy clash makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention
England striker Danny Welbeck misses training with thigh injury ahead of World Cup 2014 clash against Italy
Sidelined: Danny Welbeck is struggling with a thigh injury.
Danny Welbeck did not start training at England's base at Urca this morning. Welbeck left the field on Tuesday clutching his right thigh. If he is out of contention for Saturday's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus, it will be a setback for Roy Hodgson, who is a great admirer of the versatile Manchester United striker's talents, although it makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling starts.
Hodgson appreciates the way Welbeck contributes to the defensive side of England's performance, tracking back to help out his full-back, as well as attacking. Welbeck has scored eight times in 24 England appearances, making his mark even when playing out of position.
Welbeck spoke at England's training camp in the Algarve of his desire to play more centrally for club and country and is hoping to show his qualities at this tournament. He knows that United's new manager, Louis van Gaal, will be studying the performances of the club's England contingent after completing his duties as Holland coach.
Welbeck's possible absence makes it even more likely that Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention. Sterling has been outstanding in training with England, making light of the fact that he has played only 39 minutes in five weeks. Sterling has never played in a competitive game for England but now looks set to attack Italy on Saturday.
During the training session that saw Welbeck injured, Sterling was used in the hole behind Daniel Sturridge with Wayne Rooney and Adam Lallana moving between the wings in a fluid four-man attack. It would be a welcome bold step by Hodgson, a strong response to the possible absence of Welbeck.
Danny Welbeck's possible absence for Italy clash makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention
Danny Welbeck did not start training at England's base at Urca this morning. Welbeck left the field on Tuesday clutching his right thigh. If he is out of contention for Saturday's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus, it will be a setback for Roy Hodgson, who is a great admirer of the versatile Manchester United striker's talents, although it makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling starts.
Hodgson appreciates the way Welbeck contributes to the defensive side of England's performance, tracking back to help out his full-back, as well as attacking. Welbeck has scored eight times in 24 England appearances, making his mark even when playing out of position.
Welbeck spoke at England's training camp in the Algarve of his desire to play more centrally for club and country and is hoping to show his qualities at this tournament. He knows that United's new manager, Louis van Gaal, will be studying the performances of the club's England contingent after completing his duties as Holland coach.
Welbeck's possible absence makes it even more likely that Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention. Sterling has been outstanding in training with England, making light of the fact that he has played only 39 minutes in five weeks. Sterling has never played in a competitive game for England but now looks set to attack Italy on Saturday.
During the training session that saw Welbeck injured, Sterling was used in the hole behind Daniel Sturridge with Wayne Rooney and Adam Lallana moving between the wings in a fluid four-man attack. It would be a welcome bold step by Hodgson, a strong response to the possible absence of Welbeck.
Danny Welbeck's possible absence for Italy clash makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention
Danny Welbeck did not start training at England's base at Urca this morning. Welbeck left the field on Tuesday clutching his right thigh. If he is out of contention for Saturday's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus, it will be a setback for Roy Hodgson, who is a great admirer of the versatile Manchester United striker's talents, although it makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling starts.
Hodgson appreciates the way Welbeck contributes to the defensive side of England's performance, tracking back to help out his full-back, as well as attacking. Welbeck has scored eight times in 24 England appearances, making his mark even when playing out of position.
Welbeck spoke at England's training camp in the Algarve of his desire to play more centrally for club and country and is hoping to show his qualities at this tournament. He knows that United's new manager, Louis van Gaal, will be studying the performances of the club's England contingent after completing his duties as Holland coach.
Welbeck's possible absence makes it even more likely that Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention. Sterling has been outstanding in training with England, making light of the fact that he has played only 39 minutes in five weeks. Sterling has never played in a competitive game for England but now looks set to attack Italy on Saturday.
During the training session that saw Welbeck injured, Sterling was used in the hole behind Daniel Sturridge with Wayne Rooney and Adam Lallana moving between the wings in a fluid four-man attack. It would be a welcome bold step by Hodgson, a strong response to the possible absence of Welbeck.
Danny Welbeck's possible absence for Italy clash makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention
Danny Welbeck did not start training at England's base at Urca this morning. Welbeck left the field on Tuesday clutching his right thigh. If he is out of contention for Saturday's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus, it will be a setback for Roy Hodgson, who is a great admirer of the versatile Manchester United striker's talents, although it makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling starts.
Hodgson appreciates the way Welbeck contributes to the defensive side of England's performance, tracking back to help out his full-back, as well as attacking. Welbeck has scored eight times in 24 England appearances, making his mark even when playing out of position.
Welbeck spoke at England's training camp in the Algarve of his desire to play more centrally for club and country and is hoping to show his qualities at this tournament. He knows that United's new manager, Louis van Gaal, will be studying the performances of the club's England contingent after completing his duties as Holland coach.
Welbeck's possible absence makes it even more likely that Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention. Sterling has been outstanding in training with England, making light of the fact that he has played only 39 minutes in five weeks. Sterling has never played in a competitive game for England but now looks set to attack Italy on Saturday.
During the training session that saw Welbeck injured, Sterling was used in the hole behind Daniel Sturridge with Wayne Rooney and Adam Lallana moving between the wings in a fluid four-man attack. It would be a welcome bold step by Hodgson, a strong response to the possible absence of Welbeck.
Danny Welbeck's possible absence for Italy clash makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention
Danny Welbeck did not start training at England's base at Urca this morning. Welbeck left the field on Tuesday clutching his right thigh. If he is out of contention for Saturday's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus, it will be a setback for Roy Hodgson, who is a great admirer of the versatile Manchester United striker's talents, although it makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling starts.
Hodgson appreciates the way Welbeck contributes to the defensive side of England's performance, tracking back to help out his full-back, as well as attacking. Welbeck has scored eight times in 24 England appearances, making his mark even when playing out of position.
Welbeck spoke at England's training camp in the Algarve of his desire to play more centrally for club and country and is hoping to show his qualities at this tournament. He knows that United's new manager, Louis van Gaal, will be studying the performances of the club's England contingent after completing his duties as Holland coach.
Welbeck's possible absence makes it even more likely that Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention. Sterling has been outstanding in training with England, making light of the fact that he has played only 39 minutes in five weeks. Sterling has never played in a competitive game for England but now looks set to attack Italy on Saturday.
During the training session that saw Welbeck injured, Sterling was used in the hole behind Daniel Sturridge with Wayne Rooney and Adam Lallana moving between the wings in a fluid four-man attack. It would be a welcome bold step by Hodgson, a strong response to the possible absence of Welbeck.
Danny Welbeck's possible absence for Italy clash makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention
Danny Welbeck did not start training at England's base at Urca this morning. Welbeck left the field on Tuesday clutching his right thigh. If he is out of contention for Saturday's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus, it will be a setback for Roy Hodgson, who is a great admirer of the versatile Manchester United striker's talents, although it makes it even more likely that Raheem Sterling starts.
Hodgson appreciates the way Welbeck contributes to the defensive side of England's performance, tracking back to help out his full-back, as well as attacking. Welbeck has scored eight times in 24 England appearances, making his mark even when playing out of position.
Welbeck spoke at England's training camp in the Algarve of his desire to play more centrally for club and country and is hoping to show his qualities at this tournament. He knows that United's new manager, Louis van Gaal, will be studying the performances of the club's England contingent after completing his duties as Holland coach.
Welbeck's possible absence makes it even more likely that Sterling will start in Manaus, where the pitch is clearly in need of urgent attention. Sterling has been outstanding in training with England, making light of the fact that he has played only 39 minutes in five weeks. Sterling has never played in a competitive game for England but now looks set to attack Italy on Saturday.
During the training session that saw Welbeck injured, Sterling was used in the hole behind Daniel Sturridge with Wayne Rooney and Adam Lallana moving between the wings in a fluid four-man attack. It would be a welcome bold step by Hodgson, a strong response to the possible absence of Welbeck.