Fabian Hurzeler backs match-winner Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s

Danny Welbeck scores the winner for Brighton (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has backed Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s after watching the striker snatch a hard-fought Premier League victory at Newcastle.

The 33-year-old clinched a 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Saturday, before leaving the pitch on a stretcher, after the visitors had survived a first-half onslaught in which keeper Bart Verbruggen excelled.