Daniel Sturridge is reportedly a doubt for England's friendly against Australia after missing training on Wednesday, paving the way for Marcus Rashford to make his debut on Friday.
The Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail report Sturridge, 26, was absent from training due to a calf problem which could jeopardise his place at Euro 2016.
The Daily Telegraph says the forward was "rested" for the session and he could yet feature at the Stadium of Light.
England manager Roy Hodgson said Thursday that Rashford will make his debut against Australia in Sunderland -- as a starter if Sturridge isn't fit. Rashford only made his United debut in February.
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"It's pretty obvious Rashford is going to play a serious part in the game," said Hodgson, who is resting strikers Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy on Friday.
"I'm happy with that, I'm content he'll handle the situation. I would have preferred, I suppose, to have avoided all the headlines that will come with a debut at such a young age and after such a meteoric rise. At the moment, it looks like he will be starting."
Liverpool striker Sturridge made 14 Premier League appearances this season, scoring eight goals, while Rashford made 11 appearances, netting five times.
Sturridge has 17 caps to his name for England and five goals but faces competition for his place in the squad from Jamie Vardy, Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney and Rashford.
Midfielder Eric Dier said of Rashford: "It's a bit of a fairytale isn't it? It is brilliant for English football and for him, and I'm really happy for him that he is here with us.
"Hopefully we can look after him, there won't be too much pressure on him and he can do what he has been doing for his club here with us."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.