Young Manchester United starlet Marcus Rashford set to earn England recall to replace crocked Harry Kane

ENGLAND boss Sam Allardyce will call on the services of Manchester United's Marcus Rashford when the Three Lions resume their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign next month.

Back in August Big Sam warned the 18-year-old that he would need to force his way into Jose Mourinho's starting XI and play regular first-team football with Manchester United in order to regain his place in the England squad.

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The United Academy graduate is now in line to replace injured Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane.

Last season's golden boot winner has suffered a potentially long- term ankle injury rumoured to be a result of Mauricio Pochettino's intense training regime.

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Kane, 23, is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines and will sit out England's upcoming games against Malta and Slovenia in October as a result.

After netting three goals in his last five games for United - including an impressive hat-trick on his England U21s debut in Norway, fans will be delighted to see Rashford's return.

Despite playing at Euro 2016 in France this summer Allardyce left the youngster out of his first England squad for the 1-0 win away to Slovakia at the beginning of September.

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Rashford is likely to be named in Mourinho's starting line up when Manchester United host Premier League champions Leicester at Old Trafford on Saturday.