Jamaica have reportedly made official contact with Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips in a bid to persuade him to ditch any plans to play for England.
The Caribbean nation is eager to build a team around the midfielder ahead of the next World Cup, according to The Sun.
Philips, 24, was born in England but qualifies for Jamaica through his father.
The Whites' midfield star still has grand ambitions to play for England one day.
England boss Gareth Southgate is said to be monitoring Phillips and explained earlier this year he and Ben White, who starred for Leeds on loan this past season, are both under consideration for the national team.
Speaking in June, Southgate said: “I’m very conscious there will be a group of around 30 to 35 who have been in and around our squad the past 12-18 months, who will be in the frame, but there will be some guys who come late.
“We’ve talked about those two but it could be a Ben White, who has been on loan at Leeds, or a Kalvin Phillips, that haven’t played Premier League football yet.
"Those sorts of players could come into the frame. We’re always open to what it looks like.”
