Danny Welbeck's family to fly to Poland, Ukraine despite racism fears

Manchester United and England striker Danny Welbeck is expected to be joined in Poland and Ukraine by his family, despite fears of racism and violence within the area.

The hostile attitude from groups of football supporters within Eastern Europe has been highlighted in recent months, causing the families of Three Lions duo Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to decide against going to watch their next of kin at the European Championships.

Despite a number of fans opting to stay at home, it is understood that Welbeck's family are determined to support the 21-year-old in person, according to The Times.

Meanwhile, Manchester City and Italy frontman Mario Balotelli has claimed that he will "kill" anyone that throws a banana at him on the street during the tournament.