England manager Roy Hodgson has backed Danny Welbeck's transfer to Arsenal.
The 23-year old striker joined the Gunners from Manchester United for £16million on deadline day and the move has been welcomed by Three Lions boss Hodgson who feels it will do the player the world of good.
Welbeck appeared to be on the outer at Old Trafford but according to Hodgson, now gets the opportunity to return to his best under Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium.
"The biggest bonus [from the transfer] is for him," said Hodgson.
"When you're a player of his calibre and you find yourself at United, where competition for places means you don't always get the starts you'd like, it's good for him to now get the chance of more starts and playing time.
"It's not easy for players who don't get a lot of playing time for their clubs, or subs playing only a small part in games, to come away and play 90 minutes for England.
"I'm pleased for him. I select him all the time, so I think that Arsenal have signed a good player. But my job is with England.
"I don't wish to comment on what clubs do with their players. It's up to me to pick them or not, play them or not [for England], but I cannot deny the more they play and the more experience they get - especially in Champions League - the better it is for me."
