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Welbeck takes aim at former Man Utd boss Moyes over being played on left

Danny Welbeck has taken aim at former Manchester United boss David Moyes.

Welbeck admits he became frustrated last season when asked to play on the left by Moyes.

He said: "It does get frustrating. You want to be playing in a certain position and you're not getting the opportunity to do that.

"It's the same for everyone - when they are being played out of position they don't really like it.

"I'd like to play central. I've been playing on the left for a while and it's got to the time where I want to stake a place up front.

"My goals per game ratio is better for England. I'm much more free up front as there are three in midfield and three up front. That way there's a bit more defensive cover rather than me being that defensive cover.

"For United I'm more likely to be left wing of a four-man midfield with only two centre-mids so it's a bit more difficult for me to maybe make those runs to get in and score those goals when I've got to think about my defensive duties as well.

"Maybe I'm kind of let off the leash a bit more for England than United."

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