Lambert praises Welbeck following 'baffling' yellow card

The Manchester United striker was visibly angered after being booked for taking a shot at goal after being whistled for offside, meaning he will miss Tuesday's clash in Ukraine.

England and Southampton striker Rickie Lambert has praised international team-mate Danny Welbeck for scoring twice in the 4-0 win against Moldova on Friday despite being given a controversial yellow card.

Welbeck was booked by referee Ivan Kruzliak for aiming a shot at goal shortly after being given offside, meaning he will be suspended for the Three Lions' crucial World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on Tuesday.

England 4-0 Moldova: Welbeck doubles up in comfortable Three Lions victory

Roy Hodgson's men were comfortable winners at Wembley, but a booking for Danny Welbeck soured the evening, ruling the Manchester United star out of Tuesday's clash with Ukraine

England strolled to a comfortable 4-0 win against Moldova in their World Cup 2014 qualifying group clash, keeping pace with Montenegro ahead of their vital meeting with Ukraine on Tuesday.

Steven Gerrard broke the deadlock with a low, powerful strike in the 12th minute and, from then on, the hosts looked completely in control, meeting the expectations of a less-than-full Wembley.

Swansea City 1-4 Manchester United: Van Persie & Welbeck doubles give champions perfect start

The Red Devils picked up all three points in David Moyes' first Premier League game in charge with a comfortable 4-1 win at the Liberty Stadium against Micheal Laudrup's side

Two eye-catching goals from Robin van Persie, either side of an effort from Danny Welbeck, gave the Red Devils a commanding three-goal lead at the Liberty Stadium.

Micheal Laudrup's men pulled a goal back through league debutant Wilfried Bony but Welbeck rounded off the win for the visitors with a well-taken second goal scooped over Michel Vorm.

A new-look Manchester United left the Liberty Stadium with all three points after a 4-1 victory that was spearheaded by the ever-brilliant Robin Van Persie.