Does ‘timeless wonder’ Welbeck deserve England recall?

Since September 2018, Danny Welbeck hasn’t played for England. He is in his best form and has the potential to make the most unlikely international comebacks in seven years.

Welbeck is the most prolific English scorer in the competition this season and his close-range goal came in Brighton’s 3-0 win over Leeds on Saturday. His sixth goal came in 10 Premier League games.

The 34-year-old has scored in 17 different Premier League games in his last three games, which is the longest streak of his career.

The German has a reputation for selecting players based on form, and Thomas Tuchel will announce his England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania later this month.

Welbeck, who will be 35 when the 2026 World Cup will begin in June, has every right to feel confident in bolstering his 42 caps and 16 international victories, but he has remained wary about it.

Welbeck stated on Saturday’s BBC Final Score program, “I’m feeling good.” I’ve been achieving the goals more frequently than I have in the past.

“I could have had better performances, but I may not have scored.” I feel strong and well, and all will work out for me. The only thing I can control is what, and that’s it.

“I’m really enjoying my football, and I’m looking forward to my next game against Brighton.”

Welbeck appears to be using that approach. Since his five league games debut on September 27th, he has scored six goals this term, making him the top scorer in the Premier League.

Former Premier League player Nedum Onuoha described him as “a timeless wonder” by BBC Sport.

Welbeck is on pace to surpass the career-high 10 top-flight goals he scored last season, who had six goals from seven shots on target.

In recent years, Harry Kane has played second fiddle to a number of different strikers, but none are currently enjoying Welbeck’s purple patch.

There aren’t many obvious stand-ins for Harry Kane, according to Alan Shearer, who looked at the forward options in Tuchel’s previous squad.

Any English striker with Premier League goals will be discussed because Anthony Gordon, Jarrod Bowen, and Bukayo Saka aren’t going to fill those positions, and Ollie Watkins hasn’t been firing for Aston Villa.

Welbeck won his last cap in 1977, but Tuchel is not concerned about his future. There’s no reason Welbeck couldn’t be involved if he keeps scoring and stays injury-free during the six weeks of the World Cup.

Welbeck’s career has been hampered by injuries, which have arguably prevented him from winning any of his 42 England caps, but he has now found it advantageous to be able to contribute goals on the pitch and leadership off it.

Welbeck added, “I’m loving it here at Brighton, I’ve been very important, integral, both on and off the pitch.”

I’m enjoying the senior position as well because I understand how significant it was for me as a youngster when senior members were available to offer advice.

“I’m here to give advice to children and assist those around me because it’s come full circle now.” Getting into this role has been fairly straightforward.

Welbeck recently claimed that England’s “door is always open” and is available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

He continued, “I know that if I’m called upon, I’d love to do the job, but honestly, it doesn’t come into my mind right now. I’m just focused on winning games and getting points in Brighton.

Onuoha, who has previously played against Welbeck, believes he knows Tuchel will be interested in him, even though Welbeck has downplayed his chances.

You almost claim that he has never played for England before. He has previously performed that task, Onuoha claimed.

Clive: Welbeck is being questioned by many people, but only 7.4% of fantasy footballers include him. Bring him to a sharp.

Josh: With Kane in his current form, I would choose Welbeck over any other English striker for England.

Bob, we need to be bringing in younger strikers, not searching clubs looking for tired players who are having a good season.

Harry: I believe that Welbeck’s longevity is largely due to his limited focus on the league. I believe that if Brighton made Europe and we drafted him into the England squad, he would experience some struggle. I’m not sure why I love the man, though.