Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka may switch international allegiances to DR Congo if he is not included in Gareth Southgate's next England squad.
The 21-year-old has enjoyed a superb breakthrough season for the Eagles, leading to calls for Southgate to bring the youngster into his setup. However, the London-born defender was overlooked for matches against the USA and Croatia in November and has now been contacted by the African nation about joining their ranks.
The England manager is one of a number of individuals who have been impressed by Wan-Bissaka's consistency in the Premier League this year, with some suggesting he deserves a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for his showings.