Hodgson selects final Euro 2016 party

Posted Wednesday, June 01, 2016 by Foxsports.com

England boss Roy Hodgson has sprung a surprise by naming Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in his final 23-man squad for Euro 2016.

Rashford enjoyed a superb breakout season for United, scoring eight goals in all competitions since making his first-team debut in February.

The 18-year-old made his senior bow for the Three Lions in a friendly against Australia on Friday, scoring after just three minutes as Hodgson's side recorded a 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light.

Liverpool marksman Daniel Sturridge has also made the final cut, despite struggling for regular game time this season due to injury, which forced him out of the recent games against Turkey and the Socceroos.

Reds team-mate Jordan Henderson and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere were named in the 23-man party as well after the duo recovered from their respective injuries recently.

However, a groin problem has led to Fabian Delph's omission from the squad, along with Andros Townsend and Danny Drinkwater, who were included in the initial group of 26.

England 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), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal);

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