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Marcus Rashford named in England under 21s as Gareth Southgate admits striker 'is less likely to start' for England senior side

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been called up by the England Under-21s for the first time.

The forward, who made two substitute appearances at Euro 2016 for the senior squad this summer, is in Gareth Southgate's squad to face Norway next month.

Rashford scored on his full debut against Australia in May but has now dropped down to Southgate's set-up for their Euro 2017 qualifier in Colchester.

Marcus Rashford is included in England's under 21s squad having never played for the teamu00a0
Marcus Rashford is included in England's under 21s squad having never played for the team
The striker is struggling for regular game-time under Jose Mourinho at Manchester Unitedu00a0
The striker is struggling for regular game-time under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

He was considered for the Toulon Tournament - which England won - in the summer but eight goals in 18 games for United propelled him into Roy Hodgson's senior side.