Danny Welbeck has become an injury doubt for tomorrow’s friendly against Brazil.
Danny Welbeck is an injury doubt for England’s friendly against Brazil tomorrow according to Sky Sports.
The Manchester United striker did not play against Ireland on Wednesday due to a knee injury.
Welbeck missed most of England’s training session on Friday evening, taking part in only the warm-up at the Urca military base.
England manager Roy Hodgson’s options up front are limited with both Andy Carroll and Daniel Sturridge unavailable due to injury.
The game at the Maracana is still set to go ahead despite fears for the safety of spectators.
A court ruling suspended the game but that was overturned yesterday by a duty judge meaning the game will go ahead despite continued concerns.
The game is the first international match at the newly refurbished stadium.
The Maracana is set to be the centre-piece of the 2014 World Cup.