Sir Alex Ferguson is tipping Manchester United forward
Danny Welbeck to challenge for a place in England’s World Cup squad
next summer.
At 18, Welbeck is in the fledgling stage of his career
and is still well down the pecking order at Old
Trafford.
However, Ferguson clearly feels the teenager has the world at
his feet as he is backing him to catch the eye of England coach
Fabio Capello.
"I've told Fabio Capello the boy will be in his World Cup squad
next year," said Ferguson.
"Wide left or right or through the middle, he has the
intelligence, guts, athleticism, determination and talent to do the
job."
United, meanwhile, are reported to be planning a last-ditch
offer to retain the services of Carlos Tevez.
The striker has been on loan at Old Trafford for two seasons,
but the club are unwilling to fork out the £32.5 million asking
price and are trying to thrash out an agreement.
Manchester City are believed to be ready to step in if United
fail to secure the Argentine’s signature.
