New England manager Roy Hodgson received his first good news bulletin when it emerged that Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck will be fit for this summer’s European Championship.

Welbeck injured his lower right leg in a challenge with Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong late in United’s Barclays Premier League defeat at Manchester City on Monday night.

Pain game: Danny Welbeck suffered an injury against Manchester City

The young striker left City’s Etihad Stadium on crutches and with his leg in a plaster case after the game and there were fears among United’s medical staff that he had sustained a fracture.

However, a scan revealed Welbeck had suffered only severe bruising to the bone in his lower leg and he will be back in action after a period of rest.

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