Manchester United starlet Marcus Rashford's whirlwind start to first-team football could be set to continue, with Roy Hodgson claiming he could name him in his England squad for Euro 2016.
The 18-year-old striker shot to prominence in the last week with four goals in three starts under Louis van Gaal and is now in the frame for a senior international call-up.
Having previously featured for the England Under-16 and Under-18 sides, Three Lions boss Hodgson claims he could now be willing to hand Rashford his first cap, but is wary of expecting too much.
“I hope he is allowed to develop as an 18-year-old should and people don’t try to put him under enormous pressure," he said at a Uefa international coaches workshop.
"I would neither rule him in or rule him out. I just hope he can do well.”
Rashford is reportedly in line for a new contract at Old Trafford following the past week's impressive exploits, and the England boss is glad to see him shine, having been convinced of his ability for some time.
He added: “I have been watching Rashford for two years, so I have known about him for a long time. He is in our system.
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