Manchester United's teenage striker Danny Welbeck admits he was surprised by his England U21 call-up this week.

"I got a text from my friend Nicky Joseph at United, saying I'm in the Under-21s but had to check it on the internet first," said Welbeck.

"To get a call to the Under-21s was a great honour and I'm just looking forward to pushing on.

"I've just been playing and enjoying my football and whenever I get called up to any team I just give it my best shot and do as well as I can. The players in the Under-21 squad are playing in the Premier League and the Championship every week, so you can tell there is a step up from the Under-19 squad.

"It's a massive difference and the quality of the players in training has been good. I'm just hoping I can do well at this level. It's a great experience.

"The first team are doing that week-in, week-out, travelling to different places abroad to play in Europe.

"It's good to learn how to relax and eat the right things while you are away and being away with the England teams has helped my development a lot."