Eberechi Eze says he will not let a potential decision over his international future distract him from progressing.
The Crystal Palace midfielder is currently on England Under-21 duty, but he also qualifies for Nigeria through his parents and has trained with the Super Eagles in the past.
Nigeria could look to convince Eze to switch his international allegiance in future, but for now the 22-year-old says he is focused on playing for England.
“I can [still play for Nigeria]," said Eze. "At the moment, I’m focused on my England Under-21 camp. I don’t want to put any type of pressure on myself and try to force anything now.
“I’m focused on the Under-21s, playing for the Under-21s, training, trying to play as many games as I can, and I think that’s the most important thing right now for my development.”
Eze has been eased into life as a Premier League player by Palace boss Roy Hodgson since his £19.5million move from QPR over the summer.
But, after he scored his first Palace goal in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Leeds, Eze says he is learning at a rapid rate under Hodgson.
"At Palace, I'm learning a lot every day," he said. "You're put into a position where you have to learn quickly. I feel like I'm doing that, not only from the manager but the players in the team.
"It's a brilliant opportunity and I'm very grateful. Defensively I'm having to be a lot more aware and playing in two banks of four and being able to cope.
"As a player, that's not always been in my game, but I'm learning and I'm picking it up."
