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How did Danny Welbeck go from being rejected by Manchester City as an eight-year-old boy to playing for Manchester United, England, Arsenal, Brighton and now Chelsea?
In Part One of the incredible Danny Welbeck story, Football For Kids travels back to Longsight, Manchester, where a young Danny spent his childhood playing football with his brothers and friends. We discover the amazing connection between Welbeck and Manchester United defender Wes Brown, how Wes Brown’s dad helped introduce him to Fletcher Moss Rangers, and the remarkable story of Manchester City deciding Danny wasn't good enough, only for Manchester United to spot him around a week later.
We follow Danny through the famous Manchester United Academy, learn about his struggles with Osgood-Schlatter disease, his admiration for Ryan Giggs and Thierry Henry, and the moment Sir Alex Ferguson brought the 17-year-old into the United first-team picture. Then comes an unforgettable Premier League debut against Stoke City, when Welbeck smashed a brilliant goal into the top corner just nine days before his 18th birthday.
Finally, we follow his loan adventures with Preston North End and Sunderland, including the extraordinary afternoon when Sunderland stunned reigning champions Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge and Welbeck scored the final goal.
Rejection. Hard work. Family. Manchester United. Premier League football. And one young footballer who simply kept going.
This is Danny Welbeck: Part One.
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