Chelsea starlet Patrick Bamford is keeping his national team options open.

The 21-year old, currently on loan at Middlesbrough, is eligible to play for both England and the Republic of Ireland but admits he is not sure who he will pledge his allegiances to just yet.

Speaking on talkSPORT's Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show, he said: "My mum's side is Irish and my dad's side is English so it was a tough decision for me [to switch].

"Being English, it was always my dream to play for England, but I am not going to rule out either option. You never know."