In scoring his own 64th-minute goal, the man capped 42 times by England showed composure, skill and efficiency - often lacking at United since he left. His first touch took Gruda's pass out of his feet, while his second placed the ball into the top left corner. "I knew where the defenders are and I was like, 'I have to get a touch and the second touch has to be a shot on goal'," he told TNT Sports. Since leaving Manchester, the Gunners and a spell at Watford, Welbeck has played an increasingly senior role at Brighton, who he joined in 2020. "The way he handles himself, the way he carries himself, the way he lives his life right and dedicates himself to football.

Source: BBC January 11, 2026 21:33 UTC