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DANNY WELBECK has hailed his Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney for helping him take his Euro chance.

Welbeck will lead the England line against Sweden tomorrow, boosted by his display in the opening draw with France.

And the striker said: “Wayne’s always there giving me advice on and off the pitch. He talks to me just before games, and at half-time. I’m glad to be around him.

“He lets you know what to do in games, or if he’s seen a weakness in the opposition you can exploit.”

Rooney will miss the Sweden clash through suspension but Welbeck can’t wait until his pal is back for the third game against Ukraine.

He said: “Wayne is itching to get out on the pitch. It’s going to be better for us once he can play against Ukraine.

“I’ve been put in a position now to lead the line for England and it’s not something I’m scared of.

“Playing for United means you’re expected to produce that moment of quality every time and once I get the opportunity I’ll be aiming to stick it away.”

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I am so pleased for Danny Welbeck that he has been given a chance to shine at Euro 2012 because he did so well in his first full season at United and he seems such a nice lad with no ego, mature and level headed.

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Nani shines for Portugal

Nani bounced back from a disappointing opening Euro 2012 game with a commanding display to help Portugal to a late 3-2 win over Denmark.

The United winger struggled to make an impact in Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Germany, but was mesmeric against the Danes, outshining Cristiano Ronaldo on the opposite flank.

The 25-year-old set up Portugal’s second goal for Helder Postiga, but Denmark responded with two Nicklas Bendtner strikes, before Silvestre Varela snatched victory for the Seleccao in the 87th minute.

"We showed everyone we wanted to win the game," Nani told reporters after the game. "When Denmark equalised, we had a lot of anger in us and a desire to turn things around.

"The only thing we were thinking about was the victory and we had to fight for it until the last minute. That is what I tried to transmit to my team-mates.

"Those last minutes were decisive. We had to give everything, to risk everything."

Ronaldo spurned several chances but Nani backed his ex-United colleague, saying: "Everyone misses chances. Cristiano is very important to us because he helps in defence and attack."

Portugal are third in Group B, level with Denmark and behind leaders Germany, who have won their first two games. Nani’s side face pointless Netherlands on Sunday.

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Park welcomes Kagawa move

Ji-sung Park is backing Shinji Kagawa to follow in his footsteps and become a successful Asian import at Old Trafford.

Park knows what it’s like to carry the expectations of a nation in Europe, having become United’s first Korean player when he arrived from PSV in 2005.

Similarly, Kagawa will be the Reds’ maiden Japanese signing and he, too, is making the switch from another European club in Borussia Dortmund.

"I know United have agreed a deal for Kagawa and I'm happy because we’re signing a good player," Park told ManUtd.kr at an event hosted by his JS Foundation.

"Manchester United is a huge club and every season, we sign new, world-class names. I hope Kagawa shows how good he is next season and I think he will do."

Kagawa and fellow new-boy Nick Powell will swell the Reds’ midfield ranks next term, but Park is ready to fight for his place.

"There is a lot of competition in the squad but it doesn’t matter who I’m competing with," he said. "We're a team and I just want to concentrate on producing better performances.

"We're starting our pre-season tour next month and those matches will help me to prepare for the new season. As always, when I begin a new season I am determined to improve."

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Nick Powell‏@NPowell25

I am Happy and excited to join man utd. A big Thank you to everyone connected to Crewe. #NeverForget #CAFC #MUFC #Future

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Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney admits he's become more of a leader inside the England camp at this summer's Euros.

The superstar striker is suspended from the Three Lions’ first two games and revealed coach Roy Hodgson offered him an extra week off before the team flew to their Poland base.

But Roo, dubbed Wazza, chose to spend extra time with the squad — and has boosted morale by helping Our Boys chill out between games.

He said: “I need to be more of a person around the dressing room and hotel, helping to get people relaxed more.

“I’ve a job to do there as well as on the pitch when I come back playing.

“We’ve got a big squad and a good squad. I just have to make sure I’m in there, getting in among the lads and getting in the spirit with them.”

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WELBZ, so glad he scored England's winner and the lad has lots of talent and can progress even more. He has a bright future at United and for England, plus it is nice to see a homegrown lad who developed at United do well.

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Summer break for Shinji

Shinji Kagawa should be refreshed and raring to go next season after Japan opted not to name him in their provisional squad for the upcoming Olympics.

It had been reported the 23-year-old would be selected as one of Japan’s three over-age players for their three group games in the UK, beginning at the end of July.

However, the prospective United new-boy has been omitted, meaning his summer break began after Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying draw with Australia.

Japanese FA technical director Hiromi Hara said: "Kagawa is one of the leading members of the Japan national senior team and he is almost certainly going to join one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"We came to the conclusion that not giving him enough rest is not good for his future nor our final World Cup qualifiers.

"I talked to Kagawa directly and told him he would not be chosen. We have other talented forward players and I hope they will make their presence felt."

Kagawa will complete his move to United from Borussia Dortmund if he passes a medical and obtains a work permit.

His first action for the Reds could be on the pre-season tour of South Africa in mid-July, though the travelling party will be announced nearer the time.