Welbeck powers England win

Danny Welbeck scored twice as England launched its 2016 European Championship qualifying campaign with an encouraging 2-0 road win over chief Group E rival Switzerland in Basel on Monday.

England was criticized for a lackluster display in its 1-0 friendly victory over Norway last week but rebounded with a new midfield diamond introduced by manager Roy Hodgson.

Welbeck was filling in for the injured Daniel Sturridge and the new Arsenal striker rose to the occasion, touching home a cross from Raheem Sterling in the 58th minute and then sealing the victory in stoppage time.