The Liverpool striker was unable to train on Wednesday after scans revealed a calf problem and will be assessed on Thursday, although his participation in Friday's friendly with Australia appears in serious doubt.

England coach Roy Hodgson is planning to pick an experimental team for the game at the Stadium of Light with Harry Kane to be rested and Jamie Vardy excused after getting married yesterday.

Rashford had been pencilled in to feature against Australia, but unless Sturridge recovers the youngster's hopes of starting the game will be significantly boosted.