It has all come together in a few days for Danny Welbeck. At the start of last week, he was unwanted by Louis van Gaal and well down the pecking order as a centre forward for Manchester United. A few days later, by which time he had moved to Arsenal for £16million and completed an excellent 20 minutes as a substitute with England, the outlook suddenly seemed considerably brighter. With Olivier Giroud injured and Alexis Sanchez just as likely to play wide, he has every chance of starting down the middle against Manchester City next Saturday. And Daniel Sturridge’s injury means a similar scenario is unfolding for Monday night in England’s Euro 2016 qualifier, where he is likely to start up front with former United team-mate Wayne Rooney.
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Daniel Sturridge's injury means Danny Welbeck could start upfront against Switzerland on Monday
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Welbeck is likely to start up front with former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney
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The 24-year-old is part of a generation called on to revitalise interest in the England team
As such, perhaps he can take encouragement from @placeholder, the man whose place he takes on Monday.