West Ham youngster Declan Rice is expected to announce his switch of international allegiance as he looks to commit his future to the England National Team, the Daily Star reports.
Rice had previously represented the Republic Of Ireland at every age group and made his senior debut against Turkey back in March.
Rice has three international caps for Ireland under his belt, but with none of those appearance coming in competitive fixtures, FIFA rules allow Rice to switch and pledge his allegiance to England, the country of his birth.
Rice – who qualifies for Ireland through one set of his grandparents – was left out of the most recent Ireland squads as he pondered over international future.
However it is now believed England boss Gareth Southgate has persuaded Rice to commit his future to the Three Lions.
Southgate is believed to have invited the 19-year-old to St George’s Park earlier this month where he presented the youngster with statistical data showing how he could fit into the England squad.
Southgate’s reassurance that Rice has a huge future with the England set-up appears to have won the West Ham star over.
