Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford included in provisional 26-man England squad ahead of Euro 2016

England coach Roy Hodgson has included Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford in a provisional 26-man squad ahead of this summer's European Championship. 

Rashford only made his debut for Manchester United in February but his impressive form has seen him fast-tracked into the international set-up. 

The 18-year-old is one of five strikers named in the group ahead of the friendlies against Turkey, Portugal and Australia, along with Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy. 

Andros Townsend, who won the last of his 10 caps in October, is included following Danny Welbeck's knee injury, but there is no place for Theo Walcott. 

Leicester's Danny Drinkwater and Manchester City's Fabian Delph are also included in the squad, as are Arsenal's Jack Wilshere and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson as the pair make their way back from injury. 

Phil Jagielka is the high-profile defensive absentee, with the Everton defender left out as Hodgson opted for a seven-man defence. 

Hodgson has until May 31 before submitting his final 23-man squad for this summer's finals in France.