"We've been told that because he played for England in the Toulon Tournament when he was 16, a Fifa-registered tournament, he is ineligible, " Burley told the Daily Record.

BBC: Howard still eager for Scots role

Now is the time for the England Under-20 captain - who starred for his country in this year's Toulon youth tournament - to move to the next stage and battle for a place in the first team.

BBC: Johnnie Jackson

He scored against England Under-21s in March and took the most valuable player award at last month's Toulon International youth tournament.

BBC: Obertan completes Man Utd switch

England will then play Japan High Schools at Plymouth Albion on 22 March ahead of their opening game in the AER Tournament against Georgia in Toulon on 5 April.

BBC: Warriors lads go rampant in Wales