Brighton & Hove Albion forward Danny Welbeck says he “should be back in training soon” after sustaining a back injury in his side’s 1-0 win over Newcastle United. The 33-year-old was taken off on a stretcher late on in Brighton’s victory at St James’ Park on Saturday.

Brighton & Hove Albion surged to within touching distance of the Premier League's top four after Danny Welbeck proved the difference in a battling 1-0 away win over Newcastle United. Fabian Hurzeler's side rescued a remarkable 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur before the international break,

However, with the Republic of Ireland striker enduring a goal drought stretching some 11 months, Brighton will hope the injury that saw Welbeck leave the pitch on a stretcher later on, will not keep him out for an extended period.