Danny Welbeck was absent as England took part in an open training session in Urca on Wednesday. The Manchester United forward is considered a doubt for England's opening World Cup game against Italy after limping out of training with a hamstring strain on Tuesday. All eyes were therefore searching for Welbeck in the part-open session at the Urca military base, yet there was no sign of him despite being pictured outside the team hotel earlier on Wednesday.Â Wayne Rooney however, claimed his club, and international team-mate, would be fit to face the Italians. Head boy: Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere were among the England players taking part in the game
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The Manchester United striker was absent as the Three Lions were put through their paces on Wednesday
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He remains a doubt for the opener against Italy through injury
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But Wayne Rooney insists his team-mate will be 'fine' for Group D clash
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was also missing as he continues his recovery
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England stars seemed relaxed as in training with Italy game three days away
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Jack Wilshere won't play in the World Cup, according to Stuart Pearce
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