Danny Welbeck has revealed that legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson phoned him after his extra-time FA Cup winner for Brighton.

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Welbeck sent Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals with an extra-time winner at Newcastle United earlier this month and not long after, he received a congratulatory call from his former United manager. The 34-year-old revealed there was "no caller ID" when his phone rang and that he is still in touch with the Scot, despite him retiring from management in 2013.

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He told BBC Sport: "After the Newcastle goal, I think he [Ferguson] was away in South Africa and he rang me and he was talking about the goal and the performance. It's 'No caller ID' that always rings and I was just like, 'Hello'. Sometimes I don't even answer as I don't know who it's going to be but it was him and he was just buzzing. To have that connection… he's a manager who was always looking out for his players, always wants the best for him and still to this day we're still in contact."

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Welbeck came through United's academy and played under Ferguson for several years before joining Arsenal in 2014. The veteran is still showing he can do a job in the Premier League and it is fair to say Ferguson has played a big role in shaping the player that we see today.

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Welbeck may hope for another call from Ferguson if Brighton beat Nottingham Forest in the last eight of the FA Cup on Saturday.