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Danny Welbeck Shines: A Premier League Legend in the Making

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has solidified his place in Premier League history with a stellar performance against Liverpool, joining an elite club of goalscorers at the age of 35. Despite being snubbed by the England national team, Welbeck's impact on and off the pitch is undeniable.

Danny Welbeck Shines: A Premier League Legend in the Making

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck further established his Premier League legacy on Saturday by scoring twice in a 2-1 win for the Seagulls over Liverpool at the Amex Stadium. The former Manchester United man has now joined a unique club that also contains Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gary McAllister as he continues to shine in the English top flight at the grand old age of 35.Brighton made it four wins out of five by taking all three points against Liverpool on Saturday. Welbeck was the hero for the hosts, scoring twice to take his tally to the season to 12 in the Premier League. The defeat is Liverpool's 10 in the Premier League this season, continuing their disastrous defence of their title. Arne Slot's side are now 21 points behind leaders Arsenal and also facing a battle to qualify for next season's Champions League. The Reds are currently fifth but six points behind Manchester United in third.Welbeck's goals mean that he becomes just the third player in Premier League history to score more than 10 goals in a season for the first time at the age of 35 or over. Ibrahimovic and McAllister also previously achieved the feat, per talkSPORT. The brace means that Welbeck is now enjoying his best-ever campaign in front of goal in the Premier League and is also the division's top scoring Englishman. However, that has not been enough for Welbeck to secure a place in Thomas Tuchel's latest Three Lions squad. The Brighton star has been overlooked, with Tuchel naming a 35-man squad and including attackers such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke instead.Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler was asked if Welbeck should be part of England's World Cup squad after his brace against Liverpool. He told TNT Sports: "I think England has a really good German coach and he will make the right decision. I can only say how important Danny Welbeck is in creating group togetherness, which can be crucial for a World Cup as well. Not only scoring goals, even though he is in brilliant shape but also as a teammate. Finding good connections and togetherness. He's so valuable on and off the pitch, and I think he can help any team in the world, even England."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingWelbeck's hopes of featuring at the World Cup have taken a hit by being omitted from Tuchel's side but the Brighton star did not seem too fazed by the decision. He told BBC Match of the Day: "Control what I can control. It's really nice that my name is being mentioned. That's a positive for me. I don't like to give energy to things I can't control. For me, I'm just happy, I'm enjoying my football and I focus on what I can control."

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Welbeck's Moment of Glory

Danny Welbeck showcased his prowess as a seasoned forward by netting two crucial goals in Brighton's victory over Liverpool, further solidifying his status as a Premier League standout.

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Unveiling Rare Premier League Feat

Welbeck's achievement of scoring more than 10 goals in a season for the first time at the age of 35 places him in an exclusive category alongside football luminaries such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gary McAllister.

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The Unseen Value of Welbeck

While his exclusion from the England squad may raise eyebrows, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler attests to Welbeck's indispensable role in fostering team spirit and camaraderie, qualities that can be instrumental in tournament settings like the World Cup.

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Looking Ahead

Despite missing out on the latest Three Lions' selection, Welbeck maintains a positive outlook, focusing on his performance on the field and maintaining a commendable attitude amidst external circumstances beyond his control.

Published on Mar 21, 2026