Topics: UEFA Euro 2016, England, Turkey, Danny Drinkwater, Andros Townsend, Marcus Rashford
There were some unexpected surprises as England named their official Euro 2016 squad.

England manager Roy Hodgson has named the final squad that will travel to France to represent the country in the upcoming Euro 2016 from June 10 to July 10. 

Unfortunately for Leicester City and Newcastle United fans, they will not be able to watch their superstars Danny Drinkwater and Andros Townsend in the European tournament as they were axed from the final squad. The two were allegedly informed of their omission during a meeting with Hodgson on Tuesday morning after training.

Andros Townsend reacts to a missed chance while in action for Newcastle UnitedAndros Townsend reacts to a missed chance while in action for Newcastle United

Danny Drinkwater watches from the touchline as a substitute in a previous match for the Three LionsDanny Drinkwater in a previous training session with EnglandMeanwhile, Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge made a surprise appearance in the list after recovering from a calf problem that had ruled him out of Friday’s clash against Australia. Despite playing only 58 minutes for The Three Lions since September 2014, the ex-Chelsea man is hopeful that he will feature in the friendly clash against Portugal at Wembley.

Sturridge in a previous training session with England. He has made 17 appearances for the Three Lions since 2011 and scored five goals.Sturridge in a previous training session with England

Man United’s teenage sensation Marcus Rashford (below) also made it to the final squad after providing a series of sterling performances both for club and country. He scored on his debut for England against Australia and received a standing ovation when he was replaced by Ross Barkley. This comes barely a day after the 18-year-old signed a new deal with the Red Devils ahead of the new season. 

Marcus Rashford celebrates his debut goal for England against Australia on Friday.Rashford celebrates his goal for England on his debut

Here is the final England squad:

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Tom Heaton (Burnley), Fraser Forster (Southampton).

Defenders: John Stones (Everton), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Danny Rose (Tottenham).

Midfielders: Adam Lallana (Liverpool), Dele Alli (Tottenham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Ross Barkley (Everton), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), James Milner (Liverpool).

Forwards: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Wayne Rooney (Man Utd), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Harry Kane (Tottenham).