Rashford joins Vardy in England's Euro warm-up squad

Hodgson has named a provisional party that includes 18-year-old Rashford, less than three months after he made his first-team debut for United.

The uncapped striker’s impressive form has seen him fast-tracked into a group of forwards along with Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Sheffield-born Jamie Vardy, as Jermain Defoe and Andy Carroll miss out.

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

Leicester’s Danny Drinkwater, who impressed on his debut against Holland in March, is included in the squad, as are Jack Wilshere and Jordan Henderson as the pair make their way back from injury.

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

Asked about Rashford’s chances of featuring in his final 23-man squad, Hodgson told a press conference: “He’s one of the contenders, of course.

“The competition is quite strong, he’ll understand that. He deserves to be selected in this larger squad.

“It will be interesting to see what he can do, it may only be for one week, but I am pleased that he has had such a good end to the season.

“It’s great to be able to include him. There’s no reason why he can’t knock someone off their perch, but it will be harder than some people might expect.”

Rashford burst onto the scene with four goals on his first two senior United appearances, and has finished the season with seven goals in 16 games.

Leeds-born James Milner is also in the provisional squad.