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Welbeck gives his views on leadership and support - and it just what Tuchel likes

And it might be of interest to Thomas Tuchel as he plans his England squad.

Tuchel is thought to be considering a call for the Albion striker who has scored six goals in his last five games and shown a range of other qualities.

Welbeck is an influential figure around the changing room in a youthful group.

It is the sort of influence Tuchel – who has recalled Jordan Henderon already during his tenure – loves from more senior players.

Welbeck has played down any suggestions of a recall to the Three Lions although he confident in his ability to play at the highest level.

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But, when asked, he has spoken about his part in Hurzeler’s leadership group.

The former Manchester United and Arsenal frontman said: “I think for me it’s natural to help people.

“I’ve had a really good upbringing from my parents and it is instilled in me to help others around you.

“It’s only natural for me to help the younger players and everyone else around me in these situations.

“I know when I came through at Man United I had some incredible senior players who helped me every step of the way.

“They gave me a lot of advice and it seems like it has come full circle now.

“I am one of the older players so I slip into that role seamlessly.

“I am always there. I’ve got valuable experience.

“There is so much that comes into it.

“You only see the game on a Saturday. You don’t see the training sessions, you don’t see the moods that different players are in.

“I always do my best to help every single player around.”

Welbeck sees plenty of ability around him and wants to help ensure it is not wasted.

He said: “There is a lot of talent within our squad.

“That is something we are blessed with but a lot of the times hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard.

“That’s something we have to engrain into every single member of the team.

“You can have the talent but it will only get you so far.

“You need to have that steely determination, that grit and that desire, the right mentality.

“Make sure you are preparing every single day for training.

“There is much more that goes into it than just the talent.”

Welbeck says he has his own way of helping others – a mid of good cop and bad cop all in one.

He added: “It’s not just being on at somebody all the time.

“We are all human beings and you never know what other people are going through.

“Luckily we have got a number of senior members within the team, within the dressing room.

“There are some that are maybe a bit harder on people, come down a bit harder. I think I am kind of in between.

“I demand a lot from everybody but I am also really easy to talk to, to have a little chat with, to put an arm around the shoulder and say, ‘Is everything all right at home, off the pitch?’ and try and see if you can get the best out of him in different ways.

“Not just being hard on somebody.

“I feel like I do that pretty well.”

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