Patrick Bamford insists he has not closed the door on playing for Ireland.
Mick McCarthy wants the English-born Leeds United striker to declare but has given up chasing him for an answer.
Up and running with four goals in seven appearances this season, Bamford said: “Some of the stuff that gets written in the press is a load of rubbish.
“I spoke to Mick and he asked me to basically change over nationality for the summer games.
“I said ‘look I had a bad injury last year and I want to concentrate interest of the season with Leeds.’”
Speaking at a Q&A with Leeds fans, Bamford added: "I’m not saying no, I’m just concentrating on Leeds.
“I haven’t closed any doors, I’ve not said yes, I’ve not said no.”
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