Rashford, 18, named in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2016 as Man United rookie is handed dream chance to make finals

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's meteoric rise has continued following his inclusion in
 England's 26-man provisional squad for this summer's European Championship.

The 18-year-old Rashford, who made his debut for United in February, was one of five strikers selected by manager Roy Hodgson on Monday in an enlarged group for warm-up matches against Turkey, Australia and Portugal, before the tournament in France.

Winger Andros Townsend was called up after finishing the Premier League season well with relegated Newcastle. 

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Manchester United starlet Marcus Rashford has been named in England's provisional squad for Euro 2016 

ENGLAND'S 26-MAN PROVISIONAL SQUAD FOR EURO 2016

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Southampton), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Tom Heaton (Burnley)

Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Danny Rose (Tottenham), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham)

Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham), Ross Barkley (Everton), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Danny Drinkwater (Leicester City), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Andros Townsend (Newcastle), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City]