Marcus Rashford impressed on his international debut last Friday, scoring against Australia after just 138 seconds, while Sturridge has done enough to prove his fitness.
Premier League winner Drinkwater, Newcastle's Townsend and Manchester City midfielder Delph miss out as the squad was cut from 26 to 23.
England Full Squad.
1. Joe Hart
2. Kyle Walker
3. Danny Rose
4. James Milner
5. Gary Cahill
6. Chris Smalling
7. Raheem Sterling
8. Adam Lallana
9. Harry Kane
10. Wayne Rooney
11. Jamie Vardy
12. Nathaniel Clyne
13. Fraser Forster
14. Jordan Henderson
15. Daniel Sturridge
16. John Stones
17. Eric Dier
18. Jack Wilshere
19. Ross Barkley
20. Dele Alli
21. Ryan Bertrand
22. Marcus Rashford
23. Tom Heaton
If Roy Hodgson were to pick his team by the traditional 1-11 method then Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy would all start. Wayne Rooney would most likely play behind with the Premier League's top two leading scorers, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy, leading the line.
The midfield would consist of Wayne Rooney, James Milner, Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling with Gary Cahill and Chris Smalling at the centre back pairing with Tottenham Spurs pair Kyle Walker and Danny Rose either side and Joe Hart in goal.
We are Guessing this Could be Hodgson's starting XI for the Russia game?
GK: Hart; RB:Walker, CB: Smalling, CB: Cahill, LB: Rose; DCM: Milner, M: Lallana, M: Sterling, ACM: Rooney; F: Kane, F: Vardy
England plays Portugal at Wembley Stadium on Thursday before they head off to France and begin the tournament against Russia on June 11 in Marseilles.
Hodgson's decision means England will have three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards in France - a group including teenage sensation Marcus Rashford.
Just three months after making his first appearance for Manchester United, the 18-year-old has won the FA Cup, signed a new contract and earned a place at Euro 2016.
Marcus Rashford impressed the England coaching staff by following up impressive training displays with a dream international debut, netting 138 seconds into the 2-1 win against Australia on Friday.
That display ratcheted up the pressure on Sturridge, but he too got the nod despite being the only member of the squad not to appear in either of the preparation matches.
The 26-year-old was absent for the victory against Turkey due to the Europa League final and was ruled out of the Socceroos clash with a calf strain.
Daniel Sturridge made a timely return to training on Monday, though, and has been selected ahead of Townsend and Drinkwater.
The latter had made the first of three England appearances in March, but there was no place for the Leicester midfielder in the 23-man squad.
Reacting to the news via his Instagram account, Drinkwater said: 'Disappointed not to make the final 23! Would of been a fantastic experience to go to the euros as a player... But I'll be supporting the country like I always have!
'The seasons been a huge positive for me.. Going into next season as a premier league champion! Good luck to the lads... Bring it home #england'
And Townsend took to Twitter to say: 'Obviously gutted to fall at the final hurdle but wishing the boys all the best of luck at Euro 2016 #ComeOnEngland'
Jordan Henderson and Jack Wilshere returning to fitness was key to Drinkwater's absence, with the pair handed the No 14 and 18 shirts respectively for Euro 2016.
Daniel Sturridge has been given No 15 and Rashford will wear 22, while Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney Jamie Vardy take up shirt Nos 9, 10 and 11.
Tottenham pair Kyle Walker and Danny Rose have been given the number two and three shirts ahead of full-back rivals Nathaniel Clyne and Ryan Bertrand.
England welcome Portugal to Wembley Stadium on Thursday in their final preparation match before Euro 2016.
Roy Hodgson's men begin Group B against Russia on June 11 in Marseille, before taking on Wales in Lens on June 16 and travelling to St Etienne on June 20 to face Slovakia.
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