Marcus Rashford explains that he could not believe he was included in the England squad for Euro2016.

Despite making his professional debut just a few months ahead of the Euros, 19-year-old Rashford was rewarded with a place in the final England 23-man squad for the competition in France and the call-up was a testament to the youngster's wonderful rise to prominence.

Speaking about the inclusion in the England squad, Rashford has revealed that he initially did not believe the news and only came to terms with the huge achievement after then Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal confirmed his selection.

Rashford said in the Players' Tribune: “One day during training with United last season, my team-mates told me that I'd been selected for the national team to go to Euro 2016. I thought they were joking. I'd only just made my debut for Manchester United a few months before.

“Phil Jones came up to me as we were heading into the changing rooms and said, 'I'm tellin' ya mate, you're going to France'. As I made my way into the building, some of the staff were telling me the same thing. When I got my mobile phone out of my locker, there were messages from my friends, my brothers, my mum, all saying the same thing - England!

“At that point, I was buzzing, but still kind of confused. And then my manager at the time, Louis van Gaal, walked up to me. 'Quick word? The national team phoned,' he said. 'Go and enjoy yourself'."