England’s Danny Welbeck is looking forward to the prospect of facing Seleção sensation Neymar when they face Brazil this Sunday.
The Three Lions will take on the Seleção at the Maracanã in the stadium’s opening game and Welbeck believes Neymar is a fan favourite.
“He has created quite a few YouTube victims,” said Welbeck, referring to the number of internet clips in existence of Neymar making a mug of some hapless defender. “He is spectacular and someone the fans love to see.”
Facing Brazil will be another significant milestone in Welbeck’s career, completing a remarkable 12 months on the international stage given the huge impact he made at Euro 2012.
Yet the 22-year-old is not entirely happy, for at Manchester United he cannot escape the statistic of scoring only twice all season.
“Overall, there have been improvements to my game and I have been more consistent,” said Welbeck.
“But I have been playing on the wing, which has inhibited my ability to get into goalscoring positions this season.
“I have played up front for England, been away to tournaments, and scored goals there so I know once I get into those positions I will put the chances away.
“I am also aware that knowing how to play in different positions and developing in different areas of the pitch and will only benefit me and the teams I play for.
“I am happy to help the team out and it doesn’t really matter whether I am playing on the wing or up front, I should have had a much better goal return.”
Source: Sky Sports
