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5 under-the-radar youngsters who could shine at Euro 2016

Reuters

Ninety-six days removed from his professional debut with Manchester United, Marcus Rashford was sensationally drafted into England's Euro 2016 squad by Roy Hodgson at the end of May.

Rashford will inevitably look to the justified picks of then-teenaged compatriots Michael Owen in the World Cup of 1998 and Wayne Rooney in Euro 2004 for his inspiration in France, but he's not the only youngster poised to make a huge impact on the international stage.

Here are some more under-the-radar players looking to make a name for themselves at Euro 2016:

Arkadiusz Milik

In Robert Lewandowski, Poland already has one of the best strikers in world football, but his strike partner isn't bad either. Arkadiusz Milik is a considerable presence with his back to goal given his strength and chest like a laundry basket, but he's regularly hung up opponents to dry when facing goal with 21 goals in 28 Eredivisie starts in 2015-16. Ajax's famed youth academy looks to have done it again, with 22-year-old Milik its greatest product since Luis Suarez. Group C opponents Germany, Ukraine, and Northern Ireland beware: Poland's frontline is among the most fearsome in the tournament.

Jason Denayer

While injured Manchester City colleague Vincent Kompany is cosying up in the BBC Sport studio, Jason Denayer will be trying to take his spot in the Belgium starting XI. The 20-year-old defender has progressed over the past two seasons in loan spells with Celtic and Galatasaray, and is expected to be given the opportunity to impress under Pep Guardiola over 2016-17. His calming presence in possession has prompted national team boss Marc Wilmots to shunt solid Tottenham Hotspur pairing Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen out wide to accommodate Denayer at centre-back. That's considerable trust to place on a youngster's shoulders.

Breel Embolo

Two months younger than Anthony Martial but just as capable of exploding into peoples' consciousness at Euro 2016 is Breel Embolo, Switzerland's Cameroon-born firecracker. The teenager has terrorised defences up front for FC Basel, and attracted a January offer believed to be in the region of €27 million from VfL Wolfsburg. The Swiss champion clung onto its precocious talent, aware that Embolo's asking price could rise considerably should he show his potential in France.

Jordan Lukaku

Another Belgium representative - and one that isn't prepared to cower under his older brother's limelight - is Jordan Lukaku, brother of Everton's wantaway striker Romelu. He made his senior international bow in October and has since vied for a starting XI spot on the left side of defence with Tottenham's natural centre-half Vertonghen. If given the nod, the younger Lukaku could complete Romelu's wish for them to play club football together as soon as next season. Jordan's marauding run before assisting Romelu back in March showed the siblings' natural cohesion.

Laszlo Kleinheisler

France won't be short of gifted youngsters on the flanks, with Turkey's Hakan Calhanoglu and Germany's Leroy Sane potentially putting themselves firmly in the shop window during the tournament. One player falling some way behind their notoriety is Laszlo Kleinheisler, a bit-part player from Werder Bremen. The energetic midfielder, 22, was brought to the Bundesliga from Hungary's Videoton, and his superb work ethic on the left of a narrow midfield has given the Nemzeti Tizenegy boss food for thought ahead of Euro 2016. A few influential performances in the tournament could considerably boost Kleinheisler's status at club level.

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