Danny Welbeck England recall: How Brighton striker rates with Tottenham, Aston Villa and Chelsea stars

Thomas Tuchel’s England No 9 options for this summer’s World Cup

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck scored his fourth goal of the season with a classy brace against Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium last Saturday.

The 34-year-old is in fine form and will look to add to his tally as he faces his old club Manchester United at Old Trafford this Saturday.

His eye-catching displays late in his career has reignited talk of an England recall as Thomas Tuchel prepares his squad for this summer's World Cup.

It may seem unlikely but it's not completely out of the question. The German head coach is not afraid to add experience to the squad, as call-ups and gametime for the likes of Dan Burn, 33, and Jordan Henderson, 35, prove.

Harry Kane is the undisputed main man of the attack but where does Tuchel go from there. What happens if Kane is injured, or if they need a proven performer for the final 30 minutes? There aren't too many genuine No 9s out there.

Here's Tuchel's main options... including Tottenham, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Chelsea stars

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