Danny Welbeck: Thomas Tuchel red-faced as Liverpool left in the dust by Brighton star
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Credit: Imago Sat 21 March 2026 15:30, UK Danny Welbeck has instantly hit back at Thomas Tuchel’s England snub as Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Liverpool in the early kick-off.Selections of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke raised eyebrows when the Three Lions squad was announced on Friday, 20 March, especially with Fabian Hurzeler’s striker missing.Before facing the Reds at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, 21 March, Welbeck had 10 Premier League goals to his name, but one brace later, and the 35-year-old is now England’s highest-scoring striker in the division.The brace meant that Brighton sealed all three points against Liverpool, seeing them move within six points of the top five places, and their striker proved an important point ahead of the international break.Danny Welbeck plays key role in Brighton win vs LiverpoolIt was so much more than just two goals from the former Arsenal and Man United centre-forward, though. It was an all-round display for the player left out of Tuchel’s 35-man squad.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Lasting 83 minutes, Welbeck created two big chances, one of which was a big chance, made three recoveries, won 100 per cent of his ground duels, and even won a foul [FotMob].He popped up at moments when his teammates needed him, throwing his weight around against Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, putting absolutely everything into his performance.StatBrightonLiverpoolPossession46%54%Expected goals (xG)2.301.03Shots1612Shots on target75Offsides21Corners48The Seagulls’ display puts Arne Slot under even more pressure at Anfield, with the Liverpool boss unable to get the best out of his players this season, and the serious risk of missing out on Champions League football.Brighton veteran only has one more chance to play for EnglandAt 35 years of age, it is no secret that Welbeck is running out of time to feature for the Three Lions in a major tournament for the first time since the 2014 World Cup.Tuchel also has very limited time to pick his players ahead of the upcoming World Cup, and while others are also in form, Welbeck continues to prove just why he deserves to be on the plane.Football Insider understands that Hurzeler is fighting to stay at Brighton, with fans frustrated with the lack of consistency, and the manager will be Welbeck’s biggest fan right now.The supporters are rightly upset that the striker was not picked for the latest England squad, and he appears to be playing with a vengeance, or at least with a point to prove ahead of the summer. 🔵 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Brighton Insider Access Get the full story from the Amex and Lancing with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the South Coast.