Welbeck thigh injury leaves England sweating

The Manchester United forward had been expected to start alongside club team-mate Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge when England get their Group D campaign under way in Manaus, but Welbeck's place now looks in doubt.

Welbeck, 23, picked up the knock in training on Tuesday and failed to make an appearance at the beginning of Wednesday's session.

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