The Football Association will apply to FIFA for clearance to pick Carl Jenkinson in the England squad for next month's friendly with Sweden.
Jenkinson trained with the Three Lions on Sunday prior to their departure for tonight's World Cup qualifier with Poland.
However, having represented Finland at Under-21 level, there is some red tape that needs sorting before Jenkinson can commit his future to England.
That is what he wants to do though, and boss Roy Hodgson is keen to see the process completed quickly.
"He made it very clear he wanted to play for England," said Hodgson. "We are now making overtures to FIFA to try and make certain we can have him as an England player."
The 20-year-old will still have the option of playing for either nation until he plays a competitive match.
But Hodgson insists he would not select anyone just to stop him from appearing for someone else.
"I don't want to trick him into playing for England for a few minutes just to 'block' him," said Hodgson. "But he had to make a decision because we're very interested in him even if the competition is tougher to get him into the England team rather than the Finland team."
