Summary

  • Rashford is England's youngest debut goalscorer

  • FT: Northern Ireland beat Belarus 3-0

  • FT: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Netherlands

  1. Who's on the phone Roy?published at 19:46 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    "I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."

    HodgsonImage source, Reuters
  2. Odd man out Barkley?published at 19:45 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    Ian Dennis
    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "I think when the squad was announced there were questions over the fitness of Jack Wilshere and Jordan Henderson then you would think it was Drinkwater and Delph who missed out. We’ve already lost Delph and there’s a big question mark over Sturridge. I think looking at the midfield, with just three central defenders, you might need Eric Dier to drop back there and need Drinkwater as a defensive midfielder. So does that raise a question over Ross Barkley?"

  3. Postpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    England v AustraliaImage source, Reuters

    Here come England and Australia, out on to the pitch to a huge roar. England all in red tonight. 

  4. 'Everyone starts somewhere'published at 19:41 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    England manager Roy Hodgson speaking to ITV Sport: "We wouldn't have selected Marcus Rashford if he was not ready. He will be as excited to play as those are to see him. 

    "He has not been phased by tough games for Manchester United and I hope that will pass on to us. 

    "He has enormous pace, is direct and is very good at making runs behind defenders. Technically, from what I've seen, he is a very good player. But then he is young and has lot to learn but everyone starts somewhere."

    Roy HodgsonImage source, Reuters
  5. Postpublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    Northern Ireland v Belarus (19:45 BST)

    The teams are led out at Windsor Park, the late evening sun streaming in. Northern Ireland are going to the Euros - and this is some send-off...

  6. Postpublished at 19:39 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    Just five minutes to go.

    THIS is why it's so important that England play these games away from Wembley. I hope that England remain on tour.

    Young fansImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    Roy Hodgson says he has no fears about Marcus Rashford's state of mind.

    Don't forget he started the FA Cup final just 10 days ago. 

  8. Postpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    From the darkness to the Stadium of Light. 

    It's all eyes on Marcus Rashford as he aims for a performance to push him into Roy Hodgson's final 23. 

    Media caption,

    Marcus Rashford: Teenager in line for England start

  9. Get involved at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    Phillip Sparrow: Rashford is far more deserving of a place than Henderson, Lallana, Wilshere or Sterling.

    Vieira 151: I'd rather have Wilshere in the 23 than Henderson. He offers more, and Drinkwater and Dier are more solid. Just saying.

    Charles Meyrick: big game for Wilsh... Drinkw... Hende...Rashf... for the whole team.

  10. Republic of Ireland beware...published at 19:32 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    Republic of Ireland v Netherlands (19:45 BST)

    Ireland v NetherlandsImage source, .
  11. Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    Northern Ireland v Belarus (19:45 BST)

    Former Northern Ireland defender John O’Neill
    BBC Radio Ulster

    "The most important thing is to get through the game without any injuries. It would be great to go 11 games unbeaten but it’s more important to get through without any injuries to those 11 players that Michael O’Neill I’m sure has got fixed in his mind."

  12. Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    What on earth must be going through Marcus Rashford's mind right now? He only played for Manchester United for the first time 92 days ago.

    When I was his age the only pressure I was under was trying to find a pub that opened at 7am for the upcoming World Cup. 

  13. Young gunspublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    If you would have offered me a free bet of £10,000 some years ago I would have staked it on the safest of safe bets - Michael Owen to be England's record goalscorer.

    Owen was 18 years and 59 days old when he played for the Three Lions against Chile in February 1998. And he lit the World Cup up a few months later with his wonder goal against Argentina.

    Michael OwenImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Just think of that helicopter in Dubai Mike. It's all to come...

    He hit 40 goals by the age of 27, just nine short of Sir Bobby Charlton. And then...

    Nothing.

  14. Boopublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

  15. Postpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    Not sure Saido Berahino did enough this season to be involved, did he?

  16. Get involved at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    Colin Todd: Taking only three centre backs seems a big risk. Stones hasn't looked great from what I've seen this season.

    Tez: Debate time. If Berahino had his first two seasons while playing for Man U would he have been in the ENG squad. Big team bias?

  17. Summer glory?published at 19:28 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    Republic of Ireland v Netherlands (19:45 BST)

    Republic of Ireland are in lovely form ahead of Euro 2016. They'll need to be of course with Belgium, Italy and Sweden in their group.

    IrelandImage source, .

    Martin O'Neill will name his squad on Tuesday after a fixture with Belarus. The deadline will be 23:00 BST and he's going to cut it fine.

  18. Henderson fit or not?published at 19:26 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger at Wembley on BBC Radio 5 live

    Jordan HendersonImage source, Getty Images

    "Danny Drinkwater had a great season with Leicester and it's a big game for him tonight. Can he get on the ball and use that range of pass? Will Jack Wilshere prove his fitness?

    "Jordan Henderson looks stiff in the warm-up. It's interesting to see how they come through this and Australia are not going to hold back by the way."

  19. Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    Daniel Sturridge is not in the squad at all tonight. Surely his chances are thin now?

  20. Sturridge the big misspublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 27 May 2016

    England v Australia (19:45 BST)

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger at Wembley on BBC Radio 5 live

    “I think the big problem is Daniel Sturridge. I like him as a player but his injury record in recent years is a concern. If Marcus Rashford does well tonight then Sturridge might miss out which is a shame because I’m a big fan of his. Rashford just has to go out and play how he normally plays the game – link up the play. He’s got that turn of pace and he’s a good finisher too."

    Marcus RashfordImage source, Reuters