Manchester United's Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Real Madrid during their Champions League soccer match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid February 13, 2013. REUTERS/Juan Medina
(Reuters) - England striker Danny Welbeck will miss Sunday's friendly against Brazil in Rio de Janiero with a knee problem, coach Roy Hodgson said on Saturday.
The Manchester United player also sat out Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Ireland at Wembley but had hoped to recover in time to play in Brazil.
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